Georgic: meaning, definitions and examples

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georgic

 

[ ˈdʒiːɔːdʒɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

agriculture

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

Synonyms

agricultural poem, treatise on agriculture

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

Word origin

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.