noun

breeder

breeder

He is a famous dog breeder.

He is a famous dog breeder.

The plant breeder developed a new rose.

The plant breeder developed a new rose.

a breeder of ((sth.)) a person who breeds a specific type of animal or plant He is a breeder of rare orchids.

Synonyms: grower, raiser, cultivator

From the verb 'to breed' plus the agent noun suffix '-er', meaning 'one who breeds'.

Think of someone who 'breeds' animals or plants; the '-er' suffix tells you it's a person who does that action.

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