Word
agriculture
Phoneticsagri·cul·ture
US/ˈæɡɹɪˌkəɫtʃɝ/
UK/ˈæɡɹɪkˌʌltʃɐ/
Uncountable noun Agriculture
Definition
n. the work of growing crops and raising animals for food and other products. It is the science and business of farming.
n. the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock.
Examples
“Modern agriculture uses technology to grow more food.”
“The country's economy depends heavily on agriculture, particularly the export of wheat and corn.”
“Sustainable agriculture aims to meet current food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs by protecting soil health and water quality.”
Examples
simple
“Modern agriculture uses technology to grow more food.”
contextual
“The country's economy depends heavily on agriculture, particularly the export of wheat and corn.”
complex
“Sustainable agriculture aims to meet current food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs by protecting soil health and water quality.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “agriculture” in context.
Verb
01. depend on agriculture
“The local economy continues to depend on agriculture for the majority of its income.”
verb + prep + noun
02. modernize agriculture
“New technologies are being introduced to modernize agriculture in developing nations.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. intensive agriculture
“Intensive agriculture has led to higher yields but also caused significant soil depletion.”
adj + noun
04. organic agriculture
“Many consumers prefer products from organic agriculture to avoid synthetic pesticides.”
adj + noun
05. sustainable agriculture
“The government is providing grants to farmers who switch to sustainable agriculture.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. agriculture sector
“The agriculture sector employs nearly thirty percent of the country's workforce.”
noun + noun
07. ministry of agriculture
“The Ministry of Agriculture issued a warning about the recent locust outbreak.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. in agriculture
“Recent innovations in agriculture have focused on reducing water consumption.”
prep + noun
09. agriculture industry
Usage
Uncountable in its general sense; occasionally countable when referring to specific regional or historical systems of farming.
Real-World Examples
“The Bear River, which had been channelized and dammed for agriculture, was released from its enclosures and allowed to flow freely.” “Anna Dilger receives research funding from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the National Pork Board, and companies that are involved in pork and meat production.” “While there were significant differences between sectors in specific weather effects, those working in agriculture, emergency services, and transport and logistics reported the highest exposure across all weather categories.” “Here is how bird droppings reshaped global agriculture and helped build an overseas empire for the United States.” Etymology
From Middle English agriculture, partly from Middle French agriculture and partly from its etymon Latin agricultūra, from ager (“field”) + cultūra (“cultivation”). See acre and culture.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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