agriology

American

[ag-ree-ol-uh-jee] / ˌæg riˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the comparative study of nonliterate cultures.

Other Word Forms

agriological adjective
agriologist noun

Etymology

Origin of agriology

1875–80; < Greek ágrio ( s ) uncultivated, wild ( agr ( ós ) field + -ios adj. suffix) + -logy

Example Sentences

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One versed or engaged in agriology.

From Project Gutenberg

Associated words: agriology, agriologist. save, v. rescue, deliver, redeem; preserve, conserve, keep; reserve, hoard, garner; economize, husband; spare, obviate, prevent, forefend, shield, protect. save, prep.or conj. except, excepting, reserving. saving, a. preserving, redemptory, redeeming; preservative, conservative; frugal, thrifty, economical, provident, sparing, choice, chary.

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