agrarianize

/ˌæɡrəˈrɑːnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause to become a rural area with a focus on agriculture; to convert land to agricultural use

“The new development project aimed to agrarianize the surrounding wilderness by building farms and orchards.”

2. verb

to make rural or agricultural; to cause to become more rural or agricultural in character

“The influx of new residents agrarianized the once-urban neighborhood, turning it into a charming village.”

3. noun

the process or fact of making a region or area more rural or agricultural

“The agrarianization of the countryside led to a significant increase in crop production and rural employment.”

Synonyms

  • agriculturalize
  • farm
  • ruralize

Antonyms

  • industrialize
  • urbanize