Agriculture
/ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃər/
Definitions
The activity or science of cultivating the land, raising crops, and rearing animals to produce food for human consumption or raw materials for industry.
/ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃər/
The practice of farming
Agriculture has been a cornerstone of human civilization.
💡 Simply: Growing plants and raising animals on land.
More Examples
The country's agricultural sector faces numerous challenges.
How It's Used
"Agriculture is a vital subject in rural schools."
"The country's economy depends heavily on agriculture."
Idioms & expressions
to farm out
To subcontract work to another party instead of doing it yourself
"The company decided to farm out its IT support."
Originating from the Latin word 'agricultura', which combines 'ager' (field, land) and 'cultura' (tillage, cultivation).
In ancient times, agriculture was the primary economic activity, and the word 'agriculture' has roots in ancient Latin, reflecting the evolution of farming techniques from manual labor to modern mechanized processes.
Memory tip
Think of 'agriculture' as the 'art of the land' combining 'ager' (field) and 'cultura' (tilling).
Word Origin
"The combination of 'ager' (field) and 'cultura' (tillage, cultivation)"