Agrarian

/əˈɡreəriən/

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Definitions

1

Relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land; relating to farmers or agriculture.

/əˈɡreəriən/

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General

Relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land.

The country's agrarian society relied heavily on seasonal harvests.

💡 Simply: Having to do with farming and farmland.

More Examples

2

The agrarian reforms led to increased food production.

How It's Used

History

"The agrarian revolution transformed society."

Economics

"Agrarian economies rely heavily on agriculture."

From Latin *agrarius* "of or belonging to fields", from *ager* "field".

The word 'agrarian' has been used since the 16th century, primarily in the context of land ownership and agricultural practices.

Memory tip

Think 'agree' + 'area' – farmers agree on how to use their land area.

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