Agricultural
/əˈɡriːkʌltʃərəl/
Definitions
Relating to or connected with the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising animals to obtain food, feed, fiber, and other products.
/əˈɡriːkʌltʃərəl/
Relating to farming or the cultivation of land
The agricultural resources of the region are very rich.
💡 Simply: About farming and growing food.
More Examples
She specializes in agricultural research.
How It's Used
"The country's agricultural sector is a major contributor to its GDP."
"Sustainable agricultural practices are becoming increasingly important."
Idioms & expressions
agricultural revolution
A marked improvement in farming techniques and machinery that began in England during the 18th and 19th centuries, increasing productivity and supporting population growth.
"The agricultural revolution transformed Europe's rural communities."
Derived from the Latin 'agricultura', itself derived from 'ager' (field) and 'cultura' (growing, cultivation), it entered the English language in the 15th century.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the term 'agricultural' began to be used in English to describe the practice of farming.
Memory tip
Think of 'agri' for 'agrarian' and 'cultural' for the growth aspect.