ClimateAugust 18, 2026

agrarian

uh-GRAIR-ee-uhn

Definition

Relating to cultivated land, the cultivation of land, or the lifestyle and interests of farmers.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'agrarius,' meaning 'of a field,' coming from 'ager,' which means field or land.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the early American leaders' vision of the country as a nation primarily focused on agriculture and land cultivation.

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