adj Uncommon

agrarian

uh-GREH-ree-uhn

Agrarian (adj) means relating to farming, farmland, or rural life. Example: “The country's economy was largely agrarian before industrialization.”

adj

Relating to farming, farmland, or rural life.

"The country's economy was largely agrarian before industrialization."

"Agrarian reform gave land to thousands of small farmers."

How to Use Agrarian

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo do with farming, farmland, or the countryside.

Common pairings

agrarian society agrarian reform agrarian economy

Word Forms

more agrarian comparative, agrarians plural, most agrarian superlative

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Etymology

From Latin agrarius, "of the land," from ager, "field."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for agrarian

Ian Xian tian sian Qian Lian Jian Asian avian Brian stian Fabian

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “agrarian” mean?

The word “agrarian” means relating to farming, farmland, or rural life. In plain terms, to do with farming, farmland, or the countryside.

How do you pronounce “agrarian”?

“Agrarian” is pronounced uh-GREH-ree-uhn (/əˈɡɹɛ(ə)ɹi.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “agrarian” in a sentence?

Here is “agrarian” used in a sentence: “The country's economy was largely agrarian before industrialization.”

What part of speech is “agrarian”?

“Agrarian” is an adjective.

Where does the word “agrarian” come from?

The word “agrarian” comes from Latin. From Latin agrarius, "of the land," from ager, "field.".

Is “agrarian” a common word?

“Agrarian” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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