permaculture

noun

per·​ma·​cul·​ture ˈpər-mə-ˌkəl-chər How to pronounce permaculture (audio)
: an agricultural system or method that seeks to integrate human activity with natural surroundings so as to create highly efficient self-sustaining ecosystems

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Much of the organic produce served on the island is grown on-site in the permaculture gardens. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Ladeira had studied permaculture, and set about shaping the land to capture and slow waterflow. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026 The result is something closer to a working botanical permaculture garden than a resort grounds. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 Others joined after a long path in permaculture, with deep experience growing food and managing soil and water. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for permaculture

Word History

Etymology

perma(nent) entry 1 + (agri)culture

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of permaculture was in 1978

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“Permaculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permaculture. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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