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nonagricultural

American  
[non-ag-ri-kuhl-cher-uhl] / ˌnɒn æg rɪˈkʌl tʃər əl /

adjective

  1. not relating to, used in, or generally practicing agriculture.

    a nonagricultural nation.


nonagricultural British  
/ ˌnɒnæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl /

adjective

  1. not of or relating to agriculture

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Etymology

Origin of nonagricultural

1840–50; non- + agricultural ( def. )

Example Sentences

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A backlog of cases at the Labor Department last year caused frustrating months-long delays for employers and immigrants seeking to obtain H-2B visas for seasonal nonagricultural jobs.

From Los Angeles Times

The report also showed export prices fell 1.1% in October as prices for both agricultural and nonagricultural exports dropped.

From Reuters

They were lifted by higher prices for nonagricultural exports, which rose 1.0% amid increases in the prices of industrial supplies and materials, motor vehicles and capital goods.

From Reuters

Nonagricultural export prices increased 1.7%, also the biggest advance since May 2022.

From Reuters

They were boosted by higher prices for nonagricultural industrial supplies and materials, capital goods and automotive vehicles, which more than offset lower prices for consumer goods and nonagricultural foods.

From Reuters