Croplands: meaning, definitions and examples
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croplands
[ ˈkrɒplændz ]
agriculture
Croplands refer to areas of land that are used for growing crops such as wheat, corn, rice, and vegetables. These lands are specifically cultivated to produce food, feed, fiber, and fuel crops.
Synonyms
arable land, cultivated land, farmland.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| croplands |
Refers to areas where crops are grown. It is a broad term and can include various types of cultivated plots.
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| farmland |
General term used to describe land that is used for farming. This can include crops, as well as pastures for animals.
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| cultivated land |
Focuses on land that is actively being used for growing crops. It implies ongoing agricultural activity.
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| arable land |
Specifically refers to land that is suitable for growing crops. This is often used in agricultural and environmental contexts.
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Examples of usage
- Croplands cover a significant portion of the world's arable land.
- Farmers use various techniques to maximize the productivity of croplands.
Translations
Translations of the word "croplands" in other languages:
🇵🇹 terras cultivadas
🇮🇳 खेती की भूमि
🇩🇪 Ackerland
🇮🇩 lahan pertanian
🇺🇦 сільськогосподарські угіддя
🇵🇱 grunty orne
🇯🇵 農地 (のうち)
🇫🇷 terres agricoles
🇪🇸 tierras de cultivo
🇹🇷 tarım arazileri
🇰🇷 농경지
🇸🇦 الأراضي الزراعية
🇨🇿 zemědělská půda
🇸🇰 poľnohospodárska pôda
🇨🇳 农田 (nóngtián)
🇸🇮 kmetijska zemljišča
🇮🇸 ræktarland
🇰🇿 егіншілік жерлері
🇬🇪 სასოფლო-სამეურნეო მიწები
🇦🇿 əkin sahələri
🇲🇽 tierras de cultivo
Etymology
The term 'croplands' originated from the combination of 'crop' and 'lands', indicating land specifically designated for crop cultivation. Throughout history, the development of croplands has been essential for sustaining human populations and economies through agricultural practices.