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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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husbandry |
Refers to the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals. Often used in the context of sustainable practices and small-scale farming.
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farming |
A general term for the activity of growing crops and raising animals. It is often used to describe smaller scale, everyday practice of countryside living.
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agriculture |
Refers to the practice of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products. This is a broad term encompassing various farming practices on a larger scale.
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cultivation |
Focuses on the process of preparing and using land for crops or gardening. It can also refer to the nurturing and growth of particular skills or qualities.
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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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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husbandry |
Used mainly in agricultural settings to refer to the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.
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stewardship |
Often used in contexts where responsible overseeing and protection of something, especially the environment or public resources, is emphasized.
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management |
Commonly used in a business context to describe the process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
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conservation |
Typically used when talking about the protection and preservation of the environment, natural resources, and cultural heritage.
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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.