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Agriculture

UK /["/ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/"]/

Definition

the science or practice of farming

In simple words: The practice of growing crops and raising animals for food.

Examples

  • The number of people employed in agriculture has fallen in the last decade.
  • 50% of the country’s population depends on agriculture.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • modern
  • intensive
  • organic
  • be employed in
  • be engaged in
  • work in

Synonyms

  • farming
  • cultivation
  • husbandry
  • agribusiness

Antonyms

  • industry
  • manufacturing
  • urbanization

Common mistakes

  • 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.