noun
agriculture
AG-rih-kul-chur/ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
The practice and study of growing crops and raising farm animals.
The region's agriculture depends on seasonal rain and careful irrigation.
Etymology
The pieces mean “cultivation of a field,” placing the emphasis on working land to provide food. That concrete activity supplies the core image for the broader practice of farming.
In context
Urban Agriculture can mean many things and so it's more of a catch-all for talking about growing food in the city
More examples
- She studies agriculture at the state university.
- Dairy farming is an important part of local agriculture.
- New tools changed agriculture by reducing the need for manual labor.
Forms
agricultural adjective — Relating to farming and the production of crops.
Similar words
- farming
- Emphasizes the practical work of raising crops and animals.
- horticulture
- Focuses on cultivating gardens, fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.