agriculture

noun
ag·ri·cul·ture | \ ˈa-gri-ˌkəl-chər \
Definition of agriculture
: the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and
raising livestock and in varying degrees the preparation and marketing of
the resulting productscleared the land to use it for agriculture
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agriculturist \ ˌa-gri-ˈkəl-ch(ə-)rist \ or agriculturalist \ -ch(ə-)rə-list \ noun
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farming, husbandry
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Examples of agriculture in a Sentence

They cleared the land to use it for agriculture. the forest was cut down, and
the land given over to agriculture

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State agriculture officials issued licenses for small grows of 10,000 square
feet or less of planting space and medium licenses for up to an acre.— Joe
Mozingo, latimes.com, "The world’s largest pot farms, and how Santa Barbara opened the
door," 12 June 2019Wisconsin Madison: State agriculture officials are
concerned farmers will be tempted by quick access loans and credit cards
as many take on more debt this year.— USA TODAY, "High Line milestones, Iowa’s
big stink, Muscle Beach makeover: News from around our 50 states," 11 June 2019
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First Known Use of agriculture
15th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology for agriculture
Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin agricultura, from ager field
+ culturacultivation — more at ACRE, CULTURE

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The first known use of agriculture was in the 15th century

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agriculture
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English Language Learners Definition of agriculture
: the science or occupation of farming
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agriculture
noun
ag·ri·cul·ture | \ ˈa-gri-ˌkəl-chər \
Kids Definition of agriculture
: the cultivating of the soil, producing of crops, and raising of livestock
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