georgic

noun
UK: /ˈdʒɔː.dʒɪk/
US: /ˈdʒɔːr.dʒɪk/

  1. A poem about farming and country life.

    1. Virgil's Georgics is a famous example of this type of poem.
    2. The modern georgic explores the relationship between humans and the natural world, focusing on sustainable agriculture.

Synonyms

pastoral bucolic rural
georgic adjective

  1. Relating to farming or rural life.

    1. The painting has a georgic theme.
    2. He enjoys georgic poetry, which often celebrates the beauty of the countryside and the simplicity of farm life.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "georgic" is /ˈdʒɔː.dʒɪk/ in British English and /ˈdʒɔːr.dʒɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "georgic": pastoral, bucolic, rural.

Example usage of "georgic": "Virgil's Georgics is a famous example of this type of poem.". More examples on the page.