plantation
UK: plɑːnˈteɪʃən | US: plænˈteɪʃən
n. a large estate or farm where crops such as coffee, sugar, or tobacco are cultivated, historically often using forced labor
n. the act or process of planting seeds or young plants
n. (ecology) a group of plants of the same species grown in a controlled area
The word "plantation" originates from the Latin plantatio (a planting), derived from plantare (to plant). The morpheme "plant" preserves its core meaning of placing or cultivating, while "-ation" transforms the verb into a noun denoting the process or result. Historically, the term became associated with large-scale agricultural estates during the colonial era, reflecting both the literal act of planting and the socioeconomic systems tied to it.
The old sugar plantation still stands as a reminder of the region’s colonial past.
Modern tree plantations are managed sustainably to meet timber demands.
The plantation of new crops began after the rainy season.
She studied the ecological impact of rubber plantations in Southeast Asia.
The museum exhibit detailed the harsh conditions faced by workers on cotton plantations.