agrarian
UK: əˈɡreəriən | US: əˈɡrɛriən
adj. relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land
adj. concerning farmers or agricultural society
n. a person who advocates the redistribution of land
The word "agrarian" traces back to Latin agrarius, meaning "pertaining to land." The root ager (field) reflects its agricultural focus, while the suffix -arian denotes relation. Historically, the term gained political connotations during debates over land reform, linking farming to societal structure.
The agrarian economy relies heavily on seasonal crops.
Many 19th-century reformers promoted agrarian policies to support small farmers.
The region’s agrarian lifestyle contrasts with urban industrialization.
Agrarian societies often prioritize communal land use.
His thesis examines the decline of agrarian traditions in modern Europe.