Meanings
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1
noun
a person who breeds animals or plants, especially as a job or serious activity
The breeder selected the healthiest dogs for the next generation.
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2
noun
something capable of producing offspring or new forms
The mare was valued as a reliable breeder.
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Etymology
From breed plus the agent suffix -er. It names one who causes or manages reproduction, especially in animal husbandry, plant selection, and related sciences.