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Homestead Act

Noun

1. The Homestead Act refers to a United States federal law passed in 1862 that provided settlers with ownership of land, typically up to 160 acres, at little or no cost. The act aimed to encourage western migration and the development of agriculture in the newly acquired territories.

Example Sentence: Thousands of pioneers took advantage of the Homestead Act, acquiring land to build their new homes and start a new life in the West.

Adjective

1. Describing anything related to the Homestead Act or the concept of homesteading.

Example Sentence: The Homestead Act resulted in a significant increase in the number of homesteading families in the United States.

Verb

1. To homestead, which refers to the act of establishing a homestead or to become a homesteader.

Example Sentence: After retiring, John decided to homestead in the countryside, living off the land and enjoying a peaceful lifestyle.

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