Meaning of the word sharecropper in English

What does sharecropper mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sharecropper

US /ˈʃerˌkrɑː.pɚ/
UK /ˈʃeəˌkrɒp.ər/

Noun

a tenant farmer who gives a part of each crop as rent

Example:
The life of a sharecropper was often one of hardship and debt.
Many former slaves became sharecroppers after the Civil War.