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farmland

 

[ ˈfɑːmˌlænd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

agricultural land

Farmland is a piece of land that is used for farming or agricultural purposes. It is typically fertile and suitable for growing crops or raising livestock. Farmland plays a crucial role in feeding the population and supporting the economy. Farmers work hard to cultivate and maintain farmland to ensure a sustainable food supply for the community.

Synonyms

agricultural land, cropland, farming land.

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Word Description / Examples
farmland

Use it to describe land that is used for agriculture, in a general sense. Suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

  • The family bought some farmland to start a small organic farm.
  • Farmland prices have been increasing over the past few years.
agricultural land

Best used in more formal or technical discussions, particularly when discussing land use policies, zoning, or statistics.

  • The government is considering reclassifying agricultural land for commercial use.
  • Converting forests to agricultural land can have significant environmental impacts.
farming land

A more informal term that can be used interchangeably with 'farmland'. Appropriate for everyday conversations.

  • They inherited some farming land from their grandparents.
  • Farming land in this region is very fertile.
cropland

Specifically refers to land where crops are grown, excluding areas used for other agricultural purposes like grazing. Often used in technical or scientific contexts.

  • During the summer, the cropland is filled with rows of corn.
  • The study focused on the impact of pesticides on cropland.

Examples of usage

  • Many farmers in the area rely on farmland to grow various crops.
  • The government implemented policies to protect farmland from urban development.

Translations

Translations of the word "farmland" in other languages:

🇵🇹 terreno agrícola

🇮🇳 खेती की जमीन

🇩🇪 Ackerland

🇮🇩 tanah pertanian

🇺🇦 сільськогосподарська земля

🇵🇱 grunt rolny

🇯🇵 農地

🇫🇷 terre agricole

🇪🇸 tierra de cultivo

🇹🇷 tarım arazisi

🇰🇷 농지

🇸🇦 أرض زراعية

🇨🇿 zemědělská půda

🇸🇰 poľnohospodárska pôda

🇨🇳 农田

🇸🇮 kmetijsko zemljišče

🇮🇸 landbúnaðarland

🇰🇿 егістік жер

🇬🇪 სასოფლო-სამეურნეო მიწა

🇦🇿 kənd təsərrüfatı torpağı

🇲🇽 tierra de cultivo

Etymology

The term 'farmland' originated in the early 17th century, combining 'farm' with 'land'. It has been used to describe agricultural land ever since, reflecting the importance of land for farming purposes throughout history. Farmland has played a vital role in sustaining human populations and shaping civilizations by providing essential resources for food production.

See also: farm, farmed, farmer, farmers, farmhand, farming.