ranching
|ranch/ing|
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🇺🇸
/ˈræn.tʃɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈrɑːn.tʃɪŋ/
(ranch)
large livestock farm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ranching' originates from the Spanish word 'rancho,' which referred to a small farm or group of huts.
Historical Evolution
'rancho' transformed into the English word 'ranch' and eventually became the modern English word 'ranching' through American English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small farm or group of huts,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the activity of operating a ranch.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the activity or business of operating a ranch, typically involving the raising of livestock such as cattle or sheep.
Ranching is a major industry in the western United States.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 19:36