agricultural

/,ægri'kʌltʃərəl/
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agricultural

A farmer uses modern agricultural equipment in a large field.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to agriculture or farming: Pertaining to the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock.
    • Relating to rural matters or life: Connected with the countryside and its activities, often in contrast to urban or industrial life.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The country's economy is heavily dependent on agricultural exports.
    • They conducted agricultural research to improve crop yields.
    • The landscape was dotted with agricultural machinery.
Advanced Usage
  • "Agricultural revolution": A period of significant change and improvement in farming practices, historically referring to the Neolithic Revolution or the British Agricultural Revolution.

    • The agricultural revolution led to a surplus of food and population growth.
  • "Agricultural show": A public event showcasing equipment, animals, skills, and products related to farming and rural life.

    • We saw prize-winning cattle at the county agricultural show.
Variants and Related Words
  • Agriculture (n): The science or practice of farming.

    • He studied agriculture at university.
  • Agriculturally (adv): In a way that relates to agriculture.

    • The region is agriculturally rich.
  • Agriculturalist (n): A person who is an expert in agriculture; a farmer.

    • The agriculturalist advised on soil conservation.
Synonyms
  • Agrarian: Relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land.
  • Farming: The activity or business of growing crops and raising livestock.
  • Rural: Relating to the countryside.
Related Phrases
  • Agricultural land: Land used for farming.

    • The policy aims to protect agricultural land from development.
  • Agricultural policy: Government policy relating to farming.

    • The new agricultural policy provides subsidies for organic farmers.
agricultural

A farmer uses modern agricultural equipment in a large field.

Adjective
  1. relating to rural matters
    • an agrarian (or agricultural) society
    • farming communities
  2. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
    • agricultural engineering
    • modern agricultural (or farming) methods
    • agricultural (or farm) equipment
    • an agricultural college