agriculture
noun/ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃər/
Frequency rank: #2,527 most common English word
Meaning
The practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals.
Example sentence
Farming and cultivation are essential parts of agriculture to provide food for the world.
Synonyms & related words
- farming
- cultivation
- husbandry
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