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Synonyms

arboriculture

American  
[ahr-ber-i-kuhl-cher, ahr-bawr-, -bohr-] / ˈɑr bər ɪˌkʌl tʃər, ɑrˈbɔr-, -ˈboʊr- /

noun

  1. the cultivation of trees and shrubs.


arboriculture British  
/ ˈɑːbərɪˌkʌltʃə /

noun

  1. the cultivation of trees or shrubs, esp for the production of timber

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Other Word Forms

  • arboricultural adjective
  • arboriculturist noun

Etymology

Origin of arboriculture

First recorded in 1820–30; arbor 3 + (agr)iculture

Example Sentences

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Catherine Nuttgens, an arboriculture specialist who led the judging, said: "The destruction of the Sycamore Gap felt so utterly senseless, but this trees of hope initiative has kept that sense of joy alive."

From BBC

Certification by either organization indicates the arborist has a degree in arboriculture, several years of experience and has passed a difficult exam.

From Seattle Times

Ms Waring, who specialises on preparing plans for protecting trees on development sites, said jobs in arboriculture also included research, lecturing and charity campaign roles.

From BBC

Alongside an interest and pride in arboriculture, there’s another reason for Sledge to climb: The thrill.

From Washington Times

Certification by either organization indicates the arborist has a degree in arboriculture, several years of experience and passed a difficult exam.

From Seattle Times