Plantation: meaning, definitions and examples

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plantation

 

[ plรฆnหˆteษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

agriculture

A large farm or estate where crops are grown for sale, often in tropical or subtropical regions.

Synonyms

estate, farm, ranch

Examples of usage

  • The plantation grew sugarcane and cotton for export.
  • She inherited a coffee plantation in Brazil.
  • The plantation owner hired workers to harvest the crops.
  • The plantation was established in the 18th century.
  • The plantation thrived under the ownership of the wealthy family.
Context #2 | Noun

history

An area in which trees have been planted, especially for commercial purposes or to provide a sustainable source of timber.

Synonyms

forest, grove, woodland

Examples of usage

  • The government established a pine plantation to support the timber industry.
  • The plantation of oak trees was managed by a forestry company.
  • The plantation of eucalyptus trees helped to reduce deforestation.
  • They invested in a teak plantation for future profits.

Translations

Translations of the word "plantation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plantaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเค—เคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Plantage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perkebunan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐะฝั‚ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plantacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒฉใƒณใƒ†ใƒผใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plantation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plantaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท plantasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋žœํ…Œ์ด์…˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒุฑุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plantรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plantรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็งๆคๅ›ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plantacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plantekra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปะฐะฝั‚ะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒแƒœแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plantasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plantaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'plantation' originated from the Latin word 'plantatio', which means planting or planting ground. The concept of plantations has a complex history, particularly in the context of colonialism and slavery. Plantations were widely established in the Americas, Africa, and other regions for the cultivation of cash crops such as sugar, cotton, and tobacco. The legacy of plantations includes economic exploitation, environmental impact, and social inequalities. Today, plantations are still prevalent in agricultural practices, but efforts are being made to promote sustainable and ethical approaches to plantation management.

See also: implant, plant, plantain, planted, planting, plants, replant, replanting, transplant, unplanted.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,806 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.