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Agricultural Industry

/ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl ˈɪndəstri/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The sector of the economy that is concerned with the production of food, fiber, and other goods through farming and forestry.

    "The agricultural industry plays a crucial role in ensuring food security for the growing global population."
  2. 2

    A collective term for businesses and organizations involved in the cultivation of crops and livestock.

    "Innovations in technology are transforming the agricultural industry, making it more efficient and sustainable."

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The term 'agricultural' originates from the Latin 'agricultura', which combines 'ager' (field) and 'cultura' (cultivation). 'Industry' comes from the Latin 'industria', meaning diligence or activity, evolving through Middle English to denote economic activity related to production.

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