agrarian

adjective

ə-ˈgrer-ē-ən How to pronounce agrarian (audio)
Definition of agrariannext
as in agricultural
engaged in or concerned with agriculture an agrarian community the nation's agrarian history

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Recent Examples of agrarian Among Hamilton’s many enemies was Thomas Jefferson, who preferred that America remain an agrarian society unsullied by finance and commerce. — Owen Lamont, Fortune, 2 July 2026 This usually centers on the likes of Jefferson and his local, agrarian ideal; James Madison and his counterbalancing factions; Alexander Hamilton and his distrust of the common people. — Jesse Wegman, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026 Restaurant Pearl Morissette—a 42-acre biodynamic farm with an agrarian-centric tasting menu—was just awarded its second Michelin Star, and sits at North America’s third best restaurant. — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Photographer David Plowden started out chronicling American railroads in the postwar era before broadening his focus and hopscotching the country, using his camera to document the nation’s changing industrial and agrarian landscapes. — Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for agrarian
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agricultural
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  • Geopolitical shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic or overseas wars can choke supply chains, create more demand for the limited supply and cause prices to spike, said UC Davis agricultural economist Dan Sumner.
    — Chase Hunter, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026
  • For one thing, city water is treated so it can be safely consumed, while agricultural water isn't.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026
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