agrarianism

/ˌæɡrɛəˈrɪənɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A social and economic system based on agriculture and the ownership of land by peasants or farmers.

“The agrarianist movement sought to promote rural development and support local farmers.”

2. noun

A type of socialism or communism that advocates for the collective ownership of land and the means of production by the peasants or farmers.

“The agrarianist ideology was influential in shaping the policies of the rural communities.”

Synonyms

  • agrarian communism
  • agrarian socialism
  • rural socialism

Antonyms

  • industrialization
  • urbanization