The word “cottier” refers to a type of agricultural laborer or peasant, especially in historical contexts, who rents a small cottage with a piece of land to cultivate. In some regions, particularly in Ireland during the 19th century, cottiers were often tenants who worked on land owned by a landlord and relied on subsistence farming for their livelihood. The term can also imply a socio-economic status associated with poverty and reliance on subsistence agriculture.
