Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sugar-plantation
Noun
ˈʃʊɡər ˌplænteɪʃən
Definition
A sugar plantation is a large estate where sugarcane is cultivated, harvested, and processed for sugar production.
Examples
- The Caribbean is famous for its historical sugar plantations.
- Many sugar plantations now employ modern technology to increase their yield.
- Visiting an old sugar plantation can provide insight into the region’s colonial history.
Meaning
These plantations are typically located in tropical and subtropical regions, where the climate is ideal for growing sugarcane.
Synonyms
- sugar estate
- sugar farm
- agricultural estate
