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Agrarianism: meaning, definitions and examples

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agrarianism

 

[ əˈɡrɛəriəˌnɪzəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political philosophy

Agrarianism is a social and political philosophy that values rural society and the cultivation of land as a means of sustainable living. It emphasizes the importance of agriculture and the agrarian way of life as essential to personal virtue and a healthy society. Agrarianism often critiques industrialism and urbanization, promoting land ownership and farming as foundational to community and culture. This philosophy advocates for policies that support farmers, rural economies, and sustainable practices.

Synonyms

agriculturalism, farm-centric philosophy, ruralism

Examples of usage

  • The principles of agrarianism influenced the development of rural communities.
  • Many agrarianism advocates call for a return to sustainable farming practices.
  • Agrarianism encourages a close relationship between people and the land they cultivate.

Translations

Translations of the word "agrarianism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agrarismo

🇮🇳 कृषि तंत्र

🇩🇪 Agrarismus

🇮🇩 agrarianisme

🇺🇦 аграризм

🇵🇱 agraryzm

🇯🇵 農業主義

🇫🇷 agronomie

🇪🇸 agrarismo

🇹🇷 tarımsal düşünce

🇰🇷 농업주의

🇸🇦 الزراعة

🇨🇿 agrarismus

🇸🇰 agrarizmus

🇨🇳 农业主义

🇸🇮 agrarizem

🇮🇸 landbúnaðarstefna

🇰🇿 аграризм

🇬🇪 აგრარიზმი

🇦🇿 aqrarizm

🇲🇽 agrarismo

Etymology

The term 'agrarianism' has its roots in the Latin word 'ager', meaning field or land. It started to gain traction in political discourse during the late 19th century, particularly in the United States as a reaction against the rapid industrialization and urbanization that was transforming society. Intellectuals and farmers began to argue for the importance of agriculture in maintaining a balanced and virtuous society. Over the decades, agrarianism has evolved, often associated with movements advocating for sustainable farming practices and local food systems. In the 20th century, agrarian thought influenced various environmental movements, emphasizing the intrinsic connection between land stewardship and social justice. Today, agrarianism continues to be relevant as debates over food production, land use, and rural community preservation persist.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,112, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.