Pronunciation

/əˈɡrɪkʌltʃər/

Definitions

• Noun: The science, art, or practice of cultivating land, raising crops, and breeding animals for food and other products. Example: “Agriculture is the backbone of many rural economies.”
• Verb: The act of cultivating land or managing crops and livestock. Example: “Farmers engage in agriculture to feed the growing population.”
• Adjective: Relating to or characterized by agriculture. Example: “The agrarian village had a simple, self-sufficient lifestyle.”

Phrases

• “Agricultural practices” refer to methods used in farming.
• “Modern agriculture” often involves advanced technology and techniques.
• “Sustainable agriculture” focuses on environmentally friendly farming methods.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The government provides subsidies to support small-scale agriculture.”
• Verb: “The farmer was experimenting with new agricultural techniques to increase crop yields.”
• Adjective: “The agronomist studied the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity.”

Synonyms

• Farming
• Horticulture
• Ranching
• Cultivation
• Agribusiness

Antonyms

• Industrialization (referring to urban or factory-based production) -狩猎采集 (in the context of traditional ways of life before agriculture)