agriculture
Translation
agriculture
Examples
Agriculture is the backbone of their economy.
Agriculture is the backbone of their economy.
He studied agriculture in college.
He studied agriculture in college.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the science or practice of farming Agriculture requires a lot of water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: farming, cultivation, husbandry
Etymology
From Latin 'ager' (field) + 'cultura' (cultivation), literally 'cultivation of the field'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'agri' (field) + 'culture' (to grow/cultivate). It's the 'culture' of growing things in a field.