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