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agriculture

Pronunciation: /ˈagrɪkʌltʃə/
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Definition of agriculture

noun

[mass noun]
  • the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Derivatives

agriculturist

Pronunciation: /-ˈkʌltʃ(ə)rɪst/
noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin agricultura, from ager, agr- 'field' + cultura 'growing, cultivation'

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