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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

homesteading

/ˈhɑmstˌeɪdɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does homesteading mean?

noun

The practice of self-sufficiency and living off the land, often involving farming, gardening, and other forms of food production. A lifestyle of independence and self-reliance.

Example

"The family has been homesteading on their rural property for over 20 years, growing their own food and raising animals."

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