Cool MateMeaning of Agriculture
the science or practice of farming
In simple words: The practice of growing crops and raising animals for food.
Agriculture in a sentence
- The number of people employed in agriculture has fallen in the last decade.
- 50% of the country’s population depends on agriculture.
How to use Agriculture
Commonly used in formal contexts related to farming and food production. Less suitable in casual conversations unless specifically discussing farming.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'a-great-culture' where farming grows food for society.
Related words
Synonyms for Agriculture
- farming
- cultivation
- husbandry
- agribusiness
Opposites of Agriculture
- industry
- manufacturing
- urbanization
Common mistakes with Agriculture
- Confused with 'horticulture', which is specifically about garden crops.
- Mispronounced as 'agri-culture' instead of the correct 'agri-culture'.
- Using it incorrectly as a verb.
Agriculture appears in
Agriculture in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الزراعة
ممارسة زراعة المحاصيل وتربية الحيوانات للحصول على الغذاء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কৃষি
খাবারের জন্য ফসল ফলানো এবং পশু পালনের অভ্যাস।
- GermanDeutsch
Landwirtschaft
Der Anbau von Nutzpflanzen und die Zucht von Tieren zur Ernährung.
- SpanishEspañol
Agricultura
La práctica de cultivar plantas y criar animales para comida.
- Persianفارسی
کشاورزی
عمل کاشت محصولات و پرورش حیوانات برای غذا.
- FrenchFrançais
Agriculture
La pratique de cultiver des plantes et d'élever des animaux pour se nourrir.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कृषि
भोजन के लिए फसलें उगाने और जानवरों को पालने का अभ्यास।
- ItalianItaliano
Agricoltura
Coltivare piante e allevare animali per produrre cibo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Agricultura
A prática de cultivar plantas e criar animais para alimentação.
- RussianРусский
Сельское хозяйство
Практика выращивания культур и разведения животных для получения пищи.
- Urduاردو
کاشت و داشت و برداشت
فصلیں اگانے اور جانور پالنے کا عمل تاکہ خوراک حاصل کی جا سکے۔
- Chinese中文
农业
种植作物和饲养动物以获取食物的实践。
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- Farming
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Frequently asked questions about Agriculture
What does Agriculture mean?
The practice of growing crops and raising animals for food.
What is the definition of Agriculture?
the science or practice of farming
How do you use Agriculture in a sentence?
The number of people employed in agriculture has fallen in the last decade.
Can you give another example of Agriculture?
50% of the country’s population depends on agriculture.
What are synonyms for Agriculture?
Common alternatives include farming, cultivation, husbandry, agribusiness.
What is the opposite of Agriculture?
Opposite meanings include industry, manufacturing, urbanization.
What words go with Agriculture?
It commonly pairs with modern, intensive, organic, be employed in, be engaged in, work in.
What are common mistakes when using Agriculture?
Confused with 'horticulture', which is specifically about garden crops. Mispronounced as 'agri-culture' instead of the correct 'agri-culture'. Using it incorrectly as a verb.
How do you pronounce Agriculture?
US: /["/ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Agriculture?
Commonly used in formal contexts related to farming and food production. Less suitable in casual conversations unless specifically discussing farming.
What CEFR level is Agriculture?
"Agriculture" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.