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Definition of agriculture

agriculture

/ˈæɡ.rɪˌkʌl.tʃər/
ag · ri · cul · ture
Adverb:agriculturally
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Plural:agricultures
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Adjective:agricultural
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agriculture Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock for food, fiber, and other human needs.

Example

"Advances in sustainable agriculture have helped farmers conserve water while increasing crop yields."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

agribusiness
agricultural
agriculturally
agriculture
agriculturist
agrimony
agriscience

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Middle French agriculture, from Latin agricultura ('cultivation of the land'), a compound of ager ('field, land') and cultura ('tilling, cultivation').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Agriculture. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/agriculture
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