"farmers' league" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: farmers' leagues [plural]
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. Head templates: {{en-noun}} farmers' league (plural farmers' leagues)
  1. (informal, humorous, soccer, sometimes derogatory) a league with a perceived lack of talent and good players Tags: derogatory, humorous, informal, sometimes Categories (topical): Football (soccer) Translations (football league with a perceived lack of talent): farmarliga (Swedish)

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