Husbandry: meaning, definitions and examples
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husbandry
[ ˈhʌzbəndri ]
agriculture
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.
Synonyms
agriculture, cultivation, farming
Examples of usage
- Good husbandry practices can lead to higher crop yields.
- Sustainable husbandry is important for the future of agriculture.
management
The management and conservation of resources, especially in agriculture.
Synonyms
conservation, management, stewardship
Examples of usage
- Effective husbandry of natural resources is crucial for sustainable development.
- Financial husbandry is essential for the success of a business.
Translations
Translations of the word "husbandry" in other languages:
🇵🇹 agricultura
🇮🇳 कृषि
🇩🇪 Landwirtschaft
🇮🇩 pertanian
🇺🇦 сільське господарство
🇵🇱 rolnictwo
🇯🇵 農業 (のうぎょう)
🇫🇷 agriculture
🇪🇸 agricultura
🇹🇷 tarım
🇰🇷 농업 (nong-eop)
🇸🇦 الزراعة
🇨🇿 zemědělství
🇸🇰 poľnohospodárstvo
🇨🇳 农业 (nóngyè)
🇸🇮 kmetijstvo
🇮🇸 landbúnaður
🇰🇿 ауыл шаруашылығы
🇬🇪 მეურნეობა
🇦🇿 kənd təsərrüfatı
🇲🇽 agricultura
Etymology
The term 'husbandry' originated from the Middle English word 'husbandrie', which was derived from the Old French word 'husbandie' meaning 'household management'. It has been used since the 13th century to refer to the careful management of resources, particularly in relation to agriculture.
See also: husband.