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non-farmer

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/nɒnˈfɑːrmər/ · non-farm-er

A person who is not involved in the practice of farming or agriculture.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who is not involved in the practice of farming or agriculture.

وہ شخص جو زراعت یا کھیتی باڑی میں مشغول نہیں ہے۔

غیر کسان

ghair kisaan

Synonyms

urbanitecity dwellernon-agriculturistشہریشہری رہائشیزرعی نہیں

Antonyms

farmeragriculturistgrowerکسانزرعیکھیتی باڑی کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • non-farmer population
  • non-farmer labor
  • non-farmer activities

Example Sentences

The non-farmer sector is vital for the economy.

غیر کسان شعبہ معیشت کے لیے بہت اہم ہے۔

Ghair kisaan shetra ma'eeshat ke liye bohot ahem hai.

Many non-farmers rely on farmers for food.

بہت سے غیر کسان کھانے کے لیے کسانوں پر انحصار کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se ghair kisaan khanay ke liye kisaanon par inhihaar karte hain.

Non-farmers contribute to rural economies in different ways.

غیر کسان مختلف طریقوں سے دیہی معیشت میں حصہ ڈالتے ہیں۔

Ghair kisaan mukhtalif tareeqon se dehi ma'eeshat mein hissa daalte hain.

Easily Confused With

farmer:A farmer is someone who engages in agriculture, while a non-farmer is not involved in agricultural activities.

Word Family

farming
nounکھیتی باڑی
farmer
nounکسان

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that a non-farmer is simply someone who does not farm.

Visualize a city skyline contrasting with a farmer's field.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دور رہنے والے کا حال نہ پوچھو

door rehne wale ka haal na pocho

Do not inquire about the condition of someone distant.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "non-farmer" — A person who is not engaged in farming.

First known use: 20th century

The term combines the prefix 'non-' indicating absence or negation with the word 'farmer', which refers to someone who cultivates land.