Husbandry: meaning, definitions and examples

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husbandry

 

[ ˈhʌzbəndri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,194, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.