Agrarian
Agrarian (ə-ˈgrer-ē-ən)
Agrarian refers to anything related to the cultivation of land, agriculture, or the arrangement of land into agricultural units. The term is derived from the Latin word ager, meaning "field", and agrarius, meaning "pertaining to the field".
Etymology
The term "Agrarian" is derived from the Latin ager referring to "field" and agrarius meaning "pertaining to the field". This term was used in Roman times to refer to a system of land ownership and farming.
Related Terms
- Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
- Cultivation: The action of cultivating land, or the state of being cultivated.
- Land Tenure: The legal regime in which land is owned by an individual, who is said to "hold" the land.
- Farm: An area of land and its buildings used for growing crops and rearing animals, typically under the control of one owner or manager.
- Rural: In, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Agrarian
- Wikipedia's article - Agrarian
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