Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

agricultural-college

noun
/ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl ˈkɒlɪdʒ/
Definition
An institution of higher education that specializes in agriculture and related fields of study.
Examples
  • The state-funded agricultural college offers a variety of degree programs related to farming and natural resources.
  • Many successful farmers attribute their knowledge and skills to what they learned at the agricultural college.
  • Students at the agricultural college participate in hands-on training on the campus farm.
Meaning
A place where students learn about agriculture, farming techniques, and the science behind food production and land management.
Synonyms
  • Agri-college
  • Agricultural university
  • Farm school