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an original settler on public land under government regulation with the opportunity to acquire title to the land after meeting certain criteria
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The homesteader diligently worked the land to establish a self-sufficient farm.
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The homesteader was out in the fields from sunrise to sunset, getting things done.
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That homesteader is a real do-it-yourself kind of person.
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The homesteader of the modern age is someone who strives for self-sufficiency in all aspects of life.