sharecrop farmer

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Definition Noun : A sharecrop farmer is a person, typically a small-scale farmer or tenant, who cultivates land owned by another person. In return for the use of the land, the farmer pays the landowner with a share of the crops produced, rather than with money. This system is known as sharecropping. Usage The term "sharecrop farmer" specifically refers to the individual who works the land under...