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Arboriculture

/ˈɑːr.bɚ.ɪˌkʌl.tʃɚ/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #45000 frequency
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  1. 1

    The cultivation, management, and study of trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants.

    "Modern urban arboriculture plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy and safe tree populations in metropolitan parks."
  2. 2

    The professional practice and art of planting and caring for individual trees for amenity, landscape, or horticultural purposes.

    "She pursued a specialized degree in arboriculture to become a certified tree surgeon and consultant."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'arbor' (meaning tree) combined with 'cultura' (cultivation), entering the English language in the late 19th century. It evolved to describe the specialized professional practice and scientific study of cultivating, managing, and maintaining individual trees, shrubs, and perennial woody plants.

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