gleaner

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Meaning · English

A person who focuses on self-improvement while in prison.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người tự cải thiện bản thân trong tù

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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.

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