agriculture

noun
UK: /ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər/
US: /ˈæɡ.rɪˌkʌl.tʃɚ/

  1. The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for growing crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

    1. Agriculture is very important for our country's economy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Modern agriculture uses technology to improve crop yields and efficiency. [ ] [ ]

  2. The industry related to producing crops and raising livestock; farming in general.

    1. His family has been involved in agriculture for many generations. [ ] [ ]
    2. Changes in agricultural policy affect the entire food supply chain. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

farming cultivation husbandry tillage

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "agriculture" in English means: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for growing crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products., The industry related to producing crops and raising livestock; farming in general..

The phonetic transcription of "agriculture" is /ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər/ in British English and /ˈæɡ.rɪˌkʌl.tʃɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "agriculture": farming, cultivation, husbandry, tillage.

Example usage of "agriculture": "Agriculture is very important for our country's economy.". More examples on the page.