# farmers' league

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. a league with a perceived lack of talent and good players

## Etymology
Derived from the humorous perception that players in a league referred to as a "farmers' league" are part-time footballers, and who also have other jobs unrelated to sports such as farming.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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