gleaner
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Meaning · English
A person who focuses on self-improvement while in prison.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Gleaners read, pursue formal education, may learn a trade through vocational education programs or job training, […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gleaner” mean?
A person who focuses on self-improvement while in prison.
Is “gleaner” formal or informal?
gleaner is generally slang.