Agriculture
Definition
Agriculture is the practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain and enhance human life. It encompasses farming, crop production, animal husbandry, and techniques for managing and improving land for productive purposes.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃər/
- Respelling: AG-ri-kul-chur
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃə/
- Respelling: AG-ri-kul-chuh
The pronunciation of "agriculture" is similar in both American and British English, with slight variations in the final syllable.
Etymology
The word "agriculture" originates from the Latin "agricultura," combining "ager" (field) and "cultura" (cultivation). It entered English in the 15th century, initially referring to the science or practice of farming.
Derivatives
- Agricultural (adjective)
- Agriculturist (noun)
- Agronomy (noun)
- Agribusiness (noun)
- Agriculture-related (adjective)
Synonyms
- Farming
- Husbandry
- Crop cultivation
Antonyms
- Industry
- Urbanization
- Deforestation
Usage
The term "agriculture" is widely used to describe all activities associated with cultivating plants and raising animals for human use. It forms the backbone of food supply systems worldwide and is a significant sector in many economies. Agriculture includes subsistence farming, commercial agriculture, organic farming, and sustainable farming, among other practices. Additionally, it involves the development of technology to enhance productivity, like modern irrigation systems, fertilizers, and genetic crop modification.
Related Terms
- Farming: The act of cultivating land or raising animals.
- Agronomy: The science of soil management and crop production.
- Horticulture: The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Detailed Definitions
Noun
- The science or practice of farming: Refers to the systematic cultivation of plants and breeding of animals for human use.
- Example: "Agriculture has evolved significantly with technological advancements."
- The cultivation of land for crops and raising animals: Describes the methods and practices used to produce food and other resources.
- Example: "Agriculture is a primary source of income in rural areas."
agriculture
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 农业 (nóng yè)
- IPA Pronunciation: /nʊŋ˥˩ jɛ˧˥/
- Respelling in English: noong yeh
- 农艺 (nóng yì)
- IPA Pronunciation: /nʊŋ˥˩ ji˥/
- Respelling in English: noong ee
🇮🇳 Hindi
- कृषि (kṛṣi)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kr̩.ʂi/
- Respelling in English: krshee
- खेती (kheti)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kʰeː.t̪i/
- Respelling in English: khay-tee
🇪🇸 Spanish
- agricultura
- IPA Pronunciation: /a.ɡɾi.kulˈtu.ɾa/
- Respelling in English: ah-gree-kul-tu-rah
- labranza
- IPA Pronunciation: /la.ˈβɾan.θa/
- Respelling in English: lah-bran-thah
🇫🇷 French
- agriculture
- IPA Pronunciation: /a.ɡʁi.kyl.tyʁ/
- Respelling in English: ah-gree-kuhl-teer
- culture
- IPA Pronunciation: /kyl.tyʁ/
- Respelling in English: kuhl-teer
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- زِرَاعَة (zirāʿa)
- IPA Pronunciation: /zi.raː.ʕa/
- Respelling in English: zee-rah-ah
- فَلاَحَة (falāḥa)
- IPA Pronunciation: /fa.laː.ħa/
- Respelling in English: fah-lah-hah
🇧🇩 Bengali
- কৃষি (kṛṣi)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kr̩.ʃi/
- Respelling in English: krshee
- কৃষকতা (kṛṣakatā)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kr̩.ʃɔ.kɔ.ta/
- Respelling in English: krsah-koh-tah
🇷🇺 Russian
- сельское хозяйство (sel'skoye khozyaystvo)
- IPA Pronunciation: /sʲɪlskɐjə xəzʲæjstvə/
- Respelling in English: sehl'-skuh-yeh khuh-zyah-stvuh
- земледелие (zemledeliye)
- IPA Pronunciation: /zʲɪmlʲɪˈdʲelʲɪjɪ/
- Respelling in English: zem-lye-dyeh-lee-ye
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Agricultura
- IPA Pronunciation: /a.ɡri.kul.ˈtu.ɾɐ/
- Respelling in English: ah-gree-kul-too-ruh
- Cultivo da terra
- IPA Pronunciation: /kul.ˈti.vu dɐ ˈtɛ.ʁɐ/
- Respelling in English: kool-tee-voo duh teh-ruh
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Pertanian
- IPA Pronunciation: /pɛr.ta.ni.an/
- Respelling in English: pur-tah-nee-ahn
- Agrikultur
- IPA Pronunciation: /a.ɡri.kul.tur/
- Respelling in English: ah-gree-kul-toor
🇩🇪 German
- Landwirtschaft
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈlant.viʁtʃaft/
- Respelling in English: lahnt-veer-khahft
- Landbau
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈlant.baʊ̯/
- Respelling in English: lahnt-bow
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 農業 (nōgyō)
- IPA Pronunciation: /no̞ː.gʲo̞ː/
- Respelling in English: noh-gyoh
- 農耕 (nōkō)
- IPA Pronunciation: /no̞ː.ko̞ː/
- Respelling in English: noh-koh
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Nông nghiệp
- IPA Pronunciation: /noŋ˧ˀ˥ ŋiəp̚˧ˀ˥/
- Respelling in English: nohng-nee-yep
- Nông trại
- IPA Pronunciation: /noŋ˧ˀ˥ traːj˧ˀ˥/
- Respelling in English: nohng-trai
🇰🇷 Korean
- 농업 (nongyeog)
- IPA Pronunciation: /noŋ.jʌk̚/
- Respelling in English: nong-yuhk
- 농사 (nongsa)
- IPA Pronunciation: /noŋ.sa/
- Respelling in English: nong-sah
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Tarım
- IPA Pronunciation: /ta.ɾɯm/
- Respelling in English: tah-ruhm
- Ziraat
- IPA Pronunciation: /zi.ɾa.ˈat/
- Respelling in English: zee-rah-aht
🇺🇳 Urdu
- زراعت (zaraat)
- IPA Pronunciation: /zæɾaːʈ/
- Respelling in English: zah-raht
- کاشتکاری (kashtkaari)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kaʃtkaːɾi/
- Respelling in English: kahsht-kah-ree
