Beekeeper: meaning, definitions and examples
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beekeeper
[ หbiหหkiหpษr ]
profession with bees
A beekeeper is a person who keeps and manages bee colonies, typically in hives. They play an essential role in agriculture and the ecosystem by ensuring healthy bee populations, which are vital for pollination. Beekeepers may produce honey, beeswax, and other bee-related products. Their work also involves monitoring the health of the bees, controlling pests and diseases, and facilitating reproduction among bee colonies.
Synonyms
apiarist, honey farmer.
Examples of usage
- The beekeeper harvested honey from the hives.
- My neighbor is a passionate beekeeper who supports local agriculture.
- Beekeepers must be knowledgeable about bee behavior and health.
Translations
Translations of the word "beekeeper" in other languages:
๐ต๐น apicultor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคงเฅเคฎเคเฅเคเฅ เคชเคพเคฒเค
๐ฉ๐ช Imker
๐ฎ๐ฉ peternak lebah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะดะถะพะปัั
๐ต๐ฑ pszczelarz
๐ฏ๐ต ้ค่ๅฎถ
๐ซ๐ท apiculteur
๐ช๐ธ apicultor
๐น๐ท arฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ด๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญุงู
๐จ๐ฟ vฤelaล
๐ธ๐ฐ vฤelรกr
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ป่ไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤebelar
๐ฎ๐ธ bรญflari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ arฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ apicultor
Etymology
The term 'beekeeper' stems from the combination of 'bee' and 'keeper'. The word 'bee' is derived from Old English 'bฤo', which relates to the German 'Biene' and Dutch 'bij', all reflecting the same root concerning the insect known for its production of honey. The 'keeper' part of the term originates from Middle English 'keper', meaning a person who guards or looks after. As human societies began to domesticate and cultivate bees for honey production around 5,000 years ago, skilled individuals specializing in their management arose, leading to the profession we now recognize as beekeeping. Over centuries, beekeeping techniques have evolved with advancements in tools and understanding of bee behavior, helping to promote sustainable practices and increase honey production.