Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

green-revolution

noun

/ɡriːn rɪˈvɛlʊʃən/

Definition

A period of agricultural transformation that increased food production worldwide, particularly in developing countries, through the use of new technologies, high-yield crop varieties, and improved farming techniques.

Examples

The Green Revolution led to a significant increase in food grains in India.
Farmers adopted new methods from the Green Revolution to improve crop yields.
Many countries benefited from the innovations introduced during the Green Revolution.

Meaning

The term refers to a series of research, development, and technology transfer initiatives that occurred between the 1940s and the late 1960s, which significantly boosted agricultural output globally.