AGRICULTURAL Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

agricultural

adjective

ˌa-gri-ˈkəl-ch(ə-)rəl

Definition of agricultural

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engaged in or concerned with agriculture he grew up in an agricultural community and farming was still in his blood

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Recent Examples of agricultural The Kansas City metro area exports about $4 billion in goods to Canada annually, including vehicles, plastics, chemicals and agricultural products, according to a 2025 study by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 For years, researchers have turned to biological solutions to rebuild plastic or agricultural waste into lucrative products like fuel or building materials. — Mike McRae 28, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026 Healthy soils hold water, store carbon and protect agricultural production during drought. — Shooka Bidarian, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The property was annexed into the City of Minneola, but will remain zoned as agricultural land. — James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for agricultural

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agrarian

Adjective

There is something wonderfully honest and pure about a farm and the agrarian life that is the heritage of many Americans.

— Jeffrey Dungan, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
The winery estate located at 4710 Flying Paster Lane was owned by Trebek for nine years and is known for its sustainable local agriculture and celebration of equestrian, ranch and agrarian lifestyles.

— Libbey Hanson, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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