agriculture

American  

[ag-ri-kuhl-cher] / ˈæg rɪˌkʌl tʃər /

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.

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agriculture British  

/ ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃə /

noun

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

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agriculture Scientific  

/ ăg′rĭ-kŭl′chər /

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

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Other Word Forms

• agricultural adjective
• agriculturally adverb
• agriculturist noun
• preagricultural adjective
• preagriculture noun
• semiagricultural adjective
• unagricultural adjective
• unagriculturally adverb

Etymology

Origin of agriculture

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

Example Sentences

That actually matters more for the economy and inflation, since diesel is heavily used in transportation, agriculture, and industrial equipment operations.

From Barron's

This, it said, was partially offset by declines in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pheu Thai was allotted nine minister jobs, including agriculture, labour, education and social development.

From Barron's

The Wonderful Company, the corporate arm of Beverly Hills billionaires Stewart and Lynda Resnick, promotes itself incessantly as an exemplar of social responsibility and a guardian of sustainable agriculture.

From Los Angeles Times

The Iran war is unleashing a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from agriculture to drinking water to people’s health.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cultivation
• culture
• horticulture
• husbandry