agriculturist

[ ag-ri-kuhl-cher-ist ]

noun

1. a farmer.
2. an expert in agriculture.

Word History and Origins

Origin of agriculturist¹

First recorded in 1750–60; agriculture + -ist

Example Sentences

Four hours is not enough to make a man a qualified agriculturist, but it is sufficient to make him humble.

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Many and bitter are the complaints made by Arthur Young, the eminent agriculturist, of the roads on which he travelled in 1769-70.

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To the pioneer, the agriculturist and the merchant the grand avenue developed a new world.

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Such trees may be removed in safety, especially if a good share of the top is removed at transplanting--American Agriculturist.

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Since Cobbett no keener agriculturist's eye or better pen had surveyed North Wiltshire.

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