agriology

[ ag-ree-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the comparative study of nonliterate cultures.

Other Words From

• ag·ri·o·log·i·cal [ag-ree-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• agri·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of agriology¹

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

Example Sentences

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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