organic agriculture — A system of farming that uses natural processes and avoids synthetic chemicals, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A system of farming that uses natural processes and avoids synthetic chemicals, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːrˈɡænɪk ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃər/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather switched to organic agriculture after his tomatoes started complaining about the chemicals.
- Organic agriculture requires more labor but produces healthier food and protects the environment.
- The farmer's organic agriculture techniques made his vegetables so happy they started doing yoga.
organic agriculture
NOUN[/ɔːrˈɡænɪk ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃər/]
A system of farming that uses natural processes and avoids synthetic chemicals, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms
She practices organic agriculture, growing tomatoes without chemicals or synthetic pesticides.
A vulture watches over organic agriculture culture!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Organic derives from Greek organon (tool, instrument, organ), originally referring to something functioning as a living instrument. Agriculture combines Latin ager (field) and cultura (cultivation, tilling), referring to the practice of working the land. Together, organic agriculture emerged in modern usage to describe farming that works with natural systems and living organisms.
Breakdown
Organic: from Greek organon (tool, organ, living instrument) + -ic (adjective suffix). Agriculture: from Latin ager (field) + cultura (cultivation, tilling).
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📝Examples
“My grandfather switched to organic agriculture after his tomatoes started complaining about the chemicals.”
“Organic agriculture requires more labor but produces healthier food and protects the environment.”
“The farmer's organic agriculture techniques made his vegetables so happy they started doing yoga.”
“Government subsidies encourage farmers to adopt organic agriculture practices.”
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