arboriculture

[ ahr-ber-i-kuhl-cher, ahr-bawr-, -bohr- ]

noun

1. the cultivation of trees and shrubs.

arboriculture

/ ˈɑːbərɪˌkʌltʃə /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˌarboriˈculturist, noun
• ˌarboriˈcultural, adjective

Other Words From

• arbor·i·cultur·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of arboriculture¹

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

Example Sentences

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

So you could say Jude and I are happily engaged in agriculture or arboriculture, or something like that.

From The Guardian

Related Words

• agriculture
• cultivation
• farming