agriculture

/ˈægrɪkjʊltʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

the art or science of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock

“She studied agriculture in college and now works on a farm.”

2. noun

the cultivation of land and breeding of animals for food and other products

“The country’s economy relies heavily on its agriculture.”

3. noun

the people engaged in cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock

“The farmers’ union represents the interests of the agriculture in the region.”

4. verb

to cultivate the land or raise livestock for food and other products

“The new government is encouraging people to agriculture more sustainably.”

Synonyms

  • farming
  • horticulture
  • horticulure
  • ranching

Antonyms

  • industrialization
  • non-agriculture