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Synonyms

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.

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.

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

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“I’m not a farmer today, but I thought I would be. … I believe in the future of agriculture with a faith born not of words, but of deeds,” Porter said, repeating FFA’s creed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The energy sector rose 34% and agriculture shares gained from Middle East conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The same technology could also be adapted to support other pollinators or farmed insects, opening new paths for sustainable agriculture.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

They assessed the impact of rising temperatures on economic factors including labour productivity and agriculture, but also some associated climate-driven weather extremes.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Furthermore, he should encourage his subjects to pursue their trades in tranquillity, whether in commerce, agriculture, or in any other human pursuit.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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