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

Going forward, the study's authors said phosphorus pollution from agriculture needs better prevention and mitigation, which will be a challenge, especially as wetter storms drive increased rainfall and river flows.

From Science Daily

"For ministers to stand up and say this is good for farmers like me, for agriculture, they are chucking petrol onto a rather hot fire at the moment."

From BBC

With the increased use of insecticides for agriculture and insect control in the past few decades, research has shown that consistent application of them can lead to contamination in water.

From Science Daily

“They saw very complex stratified societies with monumental architecture and public works, but all without so-called agriculture,” she says, which they cited as a justification for colonizing “unused” lands.

From Science Magazine

As agriculture increasingly relies on pesticides to protect crops, the unintended consequences for these essential pollinators are becoming clearer.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• cultivation
• culture
• horticulture
• husbandry