breeder

[/ˈbriːdər/]
nounpl: breeders
criador
1. a person who raises and takes care of animals for the purpose of producing offspring
The horse breeder has won multiple awards for quality thoroughbreds.
O criador de cavalos ganhou vários prêmios pela qualidade de seus puro-sangues.
2. a person who develops new plant varieties through cultivation and selection
The rice breeder created a drought-resistant strain.
O melhorista de arroz criou uma variedade resistente à seca.
3. an animal kept for the purpose of producing offspring
This dog is used as a breeder in our breeding program.
Este cão é usado como reprodutor em nosso programa de criação.
4. a nuclear reactor that produces fissile material
The breeder reactor generates plutonium for fuel.
O reator reprodutor gera plutônio para combustível.
In Brazil, the term 'criador' is extensively used in agricultural and ranching communities, particularly in regions like Mato Grosso and Rio Grande do Sul, which are major cattle-breeding areas. The profession carries significant cultural weight in rural Brazilian society. In the USA, 'breeder' is a common profession term used across livestock, dog, cat, and plant industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
raisercultivatorproducerpropagator
Antonyms / Antônimos
sterileinfertile

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
criador
most common term for animal breeder
General Brazilian
melhorista
used specifically for plant breeders and genetic improvement specialists
São Paulo
criador de raça
emphasizes the breed aspect in agricultural contexts
Portugal
criador
same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'reprodutor' used for breeding animals

Related Words

breedingbreedreproduceoffspringgeneticsselective breeding

Related Idioms & Phrases

breeding ground
breed true
selective breeding
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