1. farmers who own or rent small plots of land for cultivation
Usage: plural form of smallholder

Examples

• Many smallholders in the region grow rice and vegetables for local markets.
• The government program provides loans to help smallholders purchase seeds and equipment.
• Climate change poses significant challenges for smallholders who depend on rainfall.
• Smallholders often struggle to compete with large commercial farms.
• The cooperative was formed to help smallholders share resources and knowledge.
• Most smallholders in the area farm plots of less than five acres.