noun
- people who own, manage, or work in orchards
Usage: plural of orchardist
Examples
- The orchardists met to discuss pest control strategies.
- Local orchardists are concerned about the late frost damage.
- Many orchardists in the valley grow apples and pears.
- The conference attracted orchardists from across the region.
- Experienced orchardists know when to prune their trees.
- These orchardists have been farming for three generations.