agriculturist
|ag/ri/cul/tur/ist|
B2
/ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.ɪst/
agriculture expert
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agriculturist' originates from the Latin word 'agricultura', where 'agri-' meant 'field' and 'cultura' meant 'cultivation'.
Historical Evolution
'agricultura' transformed into the French word 'agriculture', and eventually became the modern English word 'agriculturist'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who cultivates the land', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an expert in agriculture'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is an expert in agriculture, especially one who manages or operates a farm.
The agriculturist advised the farmers on crop rotation techniques.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39