Georgic: meaning, definitions and examples

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georgic

[ ˈdʒiːɔːdʒɪk ]

Noun

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agriculture

A poem or book dealing with agriculture or rural topics, typically containing practical advice or information.

Synonyms

agricultural poem, treatise on agriculture.

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Word	Description / Examples
georgic	Used in literary or poetic context, often referring to a didactic poem on agricultural themes from classical or neoclassical traditions. Virgil's 'Georgics' is a classic example of this genre. The poet crafted a georgic that celebrated the seasonal rhythms of farm life.
agricultural poem	Refers generally to any poem that describes or celebrates farming and agriculture, without necessarily following the strict conventions of classical georgic poetry. She wrote an agricultural poem detailing the beauty of the harvest season. The anthology includes several agricultural poems that reflect the rural lifestyle.
treatise on agriculture	Refers to a detailed written study or discussion of agricultural practices, usually scientific or practical in nature. He published a comprehensive treatise on agriculture that covered modern farming techniques. The ancient manuscript was a treatise on agriculture, detailing crop rotation and soil health.

Word

Description / Examples

georgic

Used in literary or poetic context, often referring to a didactic poem on agricultural themes from classical or neoclassical traditions.

Virgil's 'Georgics' is a classic example of this genre.
The poet crafted a georgic that celebrated the seasonal rhythms of farm life.

agricultural poem

Refers generally to any poem that describes or celebrates farming and agriculture, without necessarily following the strict conventions of classical georgic poetry.

She wrote an agricultural poem detailing the beauty of the harvest season.
The anthology includes several agricultural poems that reflect the rural lifestyle.

treatise on agriculture

Refers to a detailed written study or discussion of agricultural practices, usually scientific or practical in nature.

He published a comprehensive treatise on agriculture that covered modern farming techniques.
The ancient manuscript was a treatise on agriculture, detailing crop rotation and soil health.

Examples of usage

Virgil's 'Georgics' is a classic example of agricultural poetry.
The georgic tradition dates back to ancient times.
Many georgics focus on the cultivation of crops or the care of livestock.

Translations

Translations of the word "georgic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 geórgico

🇮🇳 कृषि सम्बन्धी

🇩🇪 georgisch

🇮🇩 georgik

🇺🇦 георгічний

🇵🇱 georgiczny

🇯🇵 農業詩

🇫🇷 géorgique

🇪🇸 geórgico

🇹🇷 georgik

🇰🇷 농경시

🇸🇦 جورجي

🇨🇿 georgický

🇸🇰 georgický

🇨🇳 农业诗

🇸🇮 georgičen

🇮🇸 georgískur

🇰🇿 георгик

🇬🇪 გეორგიკული

🇦🇿 gercik

🇲🇽 geórgico

Etymology

The word 'georgic' originates from the Latin word 'georgicus', which in turn comes from the Greek word 'geōrgikos', meaning 'of a farmer'. The term was popularized by the Roman poet Virgil in his work 'Georgics', a four-part poem that covers various aspects of agriculture. Over time, 'georgic' has come to refer to any poem or book dealing with agricultural or rural topics. The genre has been influential in literature, offering insights into farming practices and rural life.