agrarian (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈɡrɛər.i.ən/

Definition

Relating to or concerning the ownership, use, and cultivation of land, especially for farming.

Examples

• The country has a largely agrarian economy, with most citizens working in agriculture.

• Agrarian reforms were introduced to redistribute land more equitably.

• His research focused on the social structures of agrarian communities.

Synonyms of agrarian

Words with a similar meaning to agrarian:

• rural
• agricultural
• pastoral
• farming

Antonyms of agrarian

Words with the opposite meaning to agrarian:

• urban
• industrial

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