agriculture
gb/ˈæɡɹɪkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/ us/ˈæɡɹɪkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/
B1
Anglais
~ 2300
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
action
1
Farming and crop cultivation
The work of growing plants and raising animals for food or other products.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] works in agriculture
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'agriculture' with 'horticulture'. 'Horticulture' refers specifically to garden cultivation and management, while 'agriculture' is broader, including large-scale farming and livestock.
Synonymes
farming (More informal and everyday term; less likely to include the broader scientific or industrial aspects.)
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cultivation (Focuses more on the act of growing plants, not necessarily including livestock.)
Antonymes
urbanization (Refers to the growth of cities and reduction of farmland, the opposite trend to agricultural expansion.)
Collocations
modern agriculture
|sustainable agriculture
|agriculture industry
|agriculture sector
|organic agriculture
Thèmes
science
|environment
|economy
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Agriculture plays a vital role in the country's economy.
- New technologies are transforming modern agriculture.
- The government is investing in sustainable agriculture to protect the environment.
- Agriculture has been practiced for thousands of years.
- Climate change is affecting agriculture worldwide.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Many people in this village work in agriculture.
- Agriculture gives us food to eat.
- My uncle studies agriculture at university.
- Agriculture is important for our country.
- They use modern tools in agriculture.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
agriculture
API
GB/ˈæɡɹɪkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/
US/ˈæɡɹɪkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
ag - ri - cul - ture (4 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (ag)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: agriculture
- Plural: agriculture
Famille de mots
Core family
Related words
agriculturally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
non-agricultural
adjective
Advanced or less common
Expressions
modern agriculture
1/mˈɑdɚn ˈæɡɹɪkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Farming with modern technology
Farming that uses new machines, tools, and scientific ideas.
Exemples
- Modern agriculture relies heavily on machinery and chemical fertilizers.
- Modern agriculture has increased food production worldwide.
organic agriculture
1/ɔɹɡˈænɪk ˈæɡɹɪkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Chemical-free farming methods
Farming that does not use artificial chemicals or genetically changed plants or animals.
Exemples
- Organic agriculture avoids the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.
- The market for organic agriculture products is growing rapidly.
sustainable agriculture
1/səstˈeɪnəbəl ˈæɡɹɪkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Eco-friendly farming methods
Farming that uses methods which protect nature and can continue for a long time without harm.
Exemples
- Sustainable agriculture helps preserve soil quality for future generations.
- Many farmers are switching to sustainable agriculture to reduce environmental damage.