agriculture

American  

[ag-ri-kuhl-cher] / ˈæg rɪˌkʌl tʃər /

noun

1. the science, art, or occupation concerned with cultivating land, raising crops, and feeding, breeding, and raising livestock; farming.

2. the production of crops, livestock, or poultry.

3. agronomy.

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agriculture British  

/ ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃə /

noun

1. the science or occupation of cultivating land and rearing crops and livestock; farming; husbandry

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agriculture Scientific  

/ ăg′rĭ-kŭl′chər /

1. The science of cultivating land, producing crops, and raising livestock.

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Other Word Forms

• agricultural adjective
• agriculturally adverb
• agriculturist noun
• preagricultural adjective
• preagriculture noun
• semiagricultural adjective
• unagricultural adjective
• unagriculturally adverb

Etymology

Origin of agriculture

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin agrīcultūra, from agrī (genitive singular of ager “field”) + cultūra culture

Example Sentences

Trade will be on the agenda, along with agriculture and international security, Carney's office said.

From BBC

"Modern digital agriculture was particularly affected," says the scientist.

From Science Daily

When multiple regions face water shortages or excesses at once, the impacts can ripple through agriculture, trade, and humanitarian planning.

From Science Daily

A spokeswoman for the prime minister said he would travel to China starting Jan. 13, with a focus on talks regarding trade, energy, agriculture and international security.

From The Wall Street Journal

For instance, conventional agriculture has enabled no-till farming at scale, which helps preserve soil and reduce erosion.

From Salon

Related Words

• cultivation
• culture
• horticulture
• husbandry