Agrarian
/əˈɡreriən/adjective
Related to farming and the use of land for farming.
The agrarian society relied heavily on the seasonal harvests.
Often appears as...
- agrarian society
- agrarian reform
Usage tips
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Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Farming Context
Used when discussing agricultural practices or societies where farming is central to lifestyle and economy.
Agrarian techniques evolved with the introduction of new machinery.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Rural Life
Often refers to historical periods when farming was a dominant economic activity.
Medieval Europe was predominantly agrarian.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Shifts
Use when describing a transition from a farming-based society to an industrial or urban society.
The country's agrarian roots affected its industrial development.
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agriculturalcountrycountrysidecultivablefarmpastoralruralrustic
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