Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hectare-of-land
Noun
/ˈhɛk.tɛr/
Definition
A hectare of land is a metric unit used to measure area, equivalent to 10,000 square meters or 2.471 acres.
Examples
- A hectare of land can support a wide variety of crops depending on the soil quality.
- Many countries set land conservation goals in terms of hectares.
- The farmer purchased 5 hectares of land to expand his farming operations.
Meaning
It is commonly used in agriculture and forestry to quantify the area of land for cultivation or management purposes.
Synonyms
- Metric hectare
- Land area
