agriculture
noun
the science, art, or occupation concerned with cultivating land, raising crops, and feeding, breeding, and raising livestock; farming.
agricultural
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a word derived from
agriculture.
Example Sentences
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Far from a traditional agricultural structure, the barn has been transformed into an entertainment and creative hub, complete with a grand bar, video wall, fireplaces, a game room, gym, and catering kitchen.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
France only narrowly avoided a recession in the second quarter, as activity stagnated after extreme heat hit agricultural output and the energy price shock from the war in Iran continued to squeeze households and businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The younger Bolsonaro has also courted evangelicals and the agricultural industry as part of his campaign.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
From villages deep in the Amazon rainforest to the agricultural heartlands in the south and sprawling urban favelas, Brazilians are facing a familiar cast -- with many forced to pick who they least dislike.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
The alliance seemed to have a reasonable chance of succeeding, but eighteen months of warfare severely depleted Indigenous villages and agricultural resources.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
