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agrarian

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day · Merriam-Webster

January 6, 20201m 53s

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 6, 2020 is:


agrarian \uh-GRAIR-ee-un\ adjective

1 : of or relating to fields or lands or their tenure

2 a : of, relating to, or characteristic of farmers or their way of life

b : organized or designed to promote agricultural interests


Examples:

"Young children were encouraged to take part in adult activities as soon as they were able.... In agrarian societies they had always been expected to help out at home and in the fields from an early age." — The Economist, 5 Jan. 2019

"The Village of Dunchurch is no exception.... Even as the region diversifies from its agricultural base and develops with extravagant cottages dotting the lakes, the village's agrarian roots are proudly celebrated during the course of this annual festivity." — The Parry Sound North Star, 7 Aug. 2019

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