Agriculture

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈæɡrɪˌkÊŒltʃə/
• US IPA: /ˈæɡrɪˌkÊŒltʃɚ/

Origin

From Latin agricultura, from ager, "field" + cultura, "cultivation". See acre, and culture.

Full definition of agriculture

Noun

1. The art or science of cultivating the ground, including the harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock; tillage; husbandry; farming.

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