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Hectare

/ˈhɛk.tɛər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    A metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used in land measurement.

    "The farmer purchased a hectare of land to expand his agricultural operations."
  2. 2

    A unit of land area used in various countries, equivalent to approximately 2.471 acres.

    "The park covers an area of 50 hectares, providing ample space for recreational activities."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'hectare' originates from the French word 'hectare', which is a combination of the metric prefix 'hecto-' meaning one hundred and 'are', a unit of area. It was first introduced in the 18th century as part of the metric system to standardize land measurement.

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