farmer

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farmer

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definitions

noun

  1. someone who has not received a scholarship, especially if working in government roles such as the military; a normal person. They are usually seen as being less privileged, promoted less quickly, and having a lower career ceiling than those holding prestigious scholarships.

    2. Despite having secured a prestigious PSC scholarship, he decided his true calling was serving in the military, and so he left it all behind to sign up a farmer in the army.


usage notes

Often used to describe career soldiers in the military, but also applies to those working in other government roles or jobs without a scholarship.