Beekeeper: meaning, definitions and examples

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beekeeper

 

[ หˆbiหหŒkiหpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apicultor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคงเฅเคฎเค•เฅเค–เฅ€ เคชเคพเคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Imker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peternak lebah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะดะถะพะปัั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pszczelarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้คŠ่œ‚ๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท apiculteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apicultor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๋ด‰๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุญุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤelaล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vฤelรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ป่œ‚ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤebelar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรญflari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apicultor

Word origin

The term 'beekeeper' stems from the combination of 'bee' and 'keeper'. The word 'bee' is derived from Old English 'bฤ“o', 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.