What is another word for cottier?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒtɪə] (IPA) 
Cottier is a term used to describe someone who resides on a small farm or cottage. Synonyms for the word include crofter, smallholder, tenant farmer, or rural worker. These terms all describe an individual who occupies a rural property and makes a living through agriculture. The word cottier is primarily used in Ireland and Scotland, while other regions use different terms. Though these words have different origins and connotations, they all share a common thread of rural life with ties to agriculture. These terms often evoke images of pastoral landscapes and simpler, more self-sufficient lifestyles.
