A container used for growing plants, or a person who plants seeds or crops. Historically, a plantation owner, especially in colonial America.
From the verb 'plant' plus the agent suffix '-er,' meaning 'one who plants.' The word evolved from Latin 'plantare' (to plant) and gained historical significance during the colonial period in reference to plantation owners.
The dual meaning of 'planter' reflects a dark historical irony - while the word suggests nurturing growth, colonial planters often relied on enslaved labor. Modern usage has largely shifted to the innocent meaning of garden containers and farmers.
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