ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Agriculture

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌkʌl.tʃə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Agriculture is a noun meaning The art or science of cultivating the ground, including the growing and harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock.

Meaning

The art or science of cultivating the ground, including the growing and harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: husbandry
Meronyms: tillage, cropping

Word Forms

Synonyms for agriculture

Depending on context, synonyms include farming, husbandry, agribusiness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include agribusiness, farming, husbandry, agricultural, agri, agrarian.

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