permaculture

[ pur-muh-kuhl-cher ]

noun

1. a system of cultivation intended to maintain permanent agriculture or horticulture by relying on renewable resources and a self-sustaining ecosystem.

permaculture

/ ˈpɜːməˌkʌltʃə /

noun

1. the practice of producing food, energy, etc, using ways that do not deplete the earth's natural resources

Other Words From

• perma·cultur·ist perma·cultur·al·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of permaculture¹

First recorded in 1975–80; perma(nent) ( def ) + (agri)culture ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of permaculture¹

C20: coined by Bill Mollison (born 1928), Australian ecologist, from perma ( nent agri ) culture

Example Sentences

Permaculture is something that you can get certified in, but not necessarily understand that it is Indigenous knowledge.

From Science News

Deep in the foothills of the Cascades lies a magical, woodsy permaculture farm with epic tent sites and views of Whitehorse Mountain.

From Outside Online