agriculture

[ ag-ri-kuhl-cher ]

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

/ ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃə /

noun

1. the science or occupation of cultivating land and rearing crops and livestock; farming; husbandry geoponic

agriculture

/ ăg′rĭ-kŭl′chər /

1. The science of cultivating land, producing crops, and raising livestock.

Derived Forms

• ˌagriˈculturally, adverb
• ˌagriˈcultural, adjective
• ˌagriˈculturist, noun

Other Words From

• agri·cultur·al adjective
• agri·cultur·al·ly adverb
• preag·ri·cultur·al adjective
• pre·agri·culture noun
• semi·agri·cultur·al adjective
• unag·ri·cultur·al adjective
• unag·ri·cultur·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of agriculture¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin agrīcultūra, from agrī (genitive singular of ager “field”) + cultūra culture

Word History and Origins

Origin of agriculture¹

C17: from Latin agricultūra, from ager field, land + cultūra culture

Example Sentences

Among other sectors, economists say, Mexican workers play key roles in U.S. agriculture, meat-packing, construction, hotels and restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times

The researchers also found that immune-related genes underwent selective pressures across multiple time periods, likely as ancient populations adapted to new diseases introduced by the spread of agriculture and subsequent migrations.

From Science Daily

Sustainable agriculture is being discussed at the UN's climate summit, Cop29, in Azerbaijan this week.

From Salon

This refrain underscores the growing partisan divide over the legislation’s priorities, with Republicans increasingly pushing for a focus on agriculture and rural development, while Democrats emphasize addressing food insecurity and expanding nutrition assistance programs.

From Salon

Although nearly half of Fresno County is dominated by agriculture, the city of Fresno is California’s fifth-largest city and long ago shed its identity as a quaint farm town.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cultivation
• culture
• horticulture
• husbandry