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Definition of permaculture

permaculture

/ˈpɜːrməkʌltʃər/
per · ma · cul · ture
Adverb:permaculturally
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Plural:permacultures
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Adjective:permacultural
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permaculture Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A system of agricultural and social design principles centered on simulating or directly utilizing the patterns and resilient features observed in natural ecosystems.

Example

"They redesigned their backyard garden using the principles of permaculture to conserve water and enrich the soil naturally."

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• Nearby Words

perkins
perky
perm
permaculture
permafrost
permalink
permanence

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1978 by Australian ecologists Bill Mollison and David Holmgren as a blend of "permanent" and "agriculture" (later expanded to "permanent culture").

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