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agriculturist

American  
[ag-ri-kuhl-cher-ist] / ˌæg rɪˈkʌl tʃər ɪst /
Also agriculturalist

noun

  1. a farmer.

  2. an expert in agriculture.


Etymology

Origin of agriculturist

First recorded in 1750–60; agriculture + -ist


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"We have the land, but quality planting materials are not always available," Leonilyn Ladao, a local agriculturist, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

The U.S. inspection service, known by its acronym APHIS, said “we mourn the loss of a bright agriculturist with a budding career.”

From Washington Times ● Oct. 9, 2020

But the rumor was promptly scotched by at least one knowing agriculturist.

From Time Magazine Archive

I am wondering if the president is a "farmer" or an "agriculturist"?

From Time Magazine Archive

The knowledge of the climates is of the highest importance for the agriculturist.

From Guatemala, the country of the future by Charles M. Pepper

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