agricultural

adjective

ˌa-gri-ˈkəl-ch(ə-)rəl How to pronounce agricultural (audio)
Definition of agriculturalnext
as in agrarian
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 Zach Raff, an assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics at NC State, previously told the Observer the parasite poses low risk to North Carolina as long as infected animals are quarantined. — Eva Flowe july 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026 Since 2023, the third-generation farmer in the agricultural community of Reedley in California's Central Valley has been fighting a lawsuit filed against him by Giumarra Brothers Fruit Co. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Since 2023, the third-generation farmer in the agricultural community of Reedley in California’s Central Valley has been fighting a lawsuit filed against him by Giumarra Brothers Fruit Co. — Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for agricultural
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agrarian
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  • 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
  • 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
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“Agricultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agricultural. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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