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Definition of agriculturist

agriculturist

/ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃɚ.ɪst/
ag · ri · cul · tur · ist
Adverb:agriculturally
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Plural:agriculturists
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Adjective:agricultural
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agriculturist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An expert in the science, art, or management of agriculture and crop production, who advises farmers on soil management, crop rotation, and sustainable farming techniques.

Example

"The university hired a leading agriculturist to research drought-resistant wheat varieties for arid regions."

2

A person who cultivates the land, grows crops, or raises livestock as a livelihood; a farmer.

Example

"Generations of local agriculturists have relied on the river's seasonal flooding to enrich their fields."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably with "agriculturalist," "agriculturist" is sometimes preferred for someone who studies the science of agriculture (similar to an agronomist), whereas "agriculturalist" more commonly refers to a practical farmer.

• Rhymes for agriculturist

• Nearby Words

agricultural
agriculturally
agriculture
agriculturist
agrimony
agriscience
agritourism

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from "agriculture" (from Latin agricultura, combining ager meaning "field" and cultura meaning "cultivation") and the suffix "-ist."

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