Plantation: meaning, definitions and examples
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plantation
[ plรฆnหteษชสษn ]
agriculture
A large farm or estate where crops are grown for sale, often in tropical or subtropical regions.
Synonyms
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.
history
An area in which trees have been planted, especially for commercial purposes or to provide a sustainable source of timber.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น plantaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Plantage
๐ฎ๐ฉ perkebunan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปะฐะฝัะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ plantacja
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใณใใผใทใงใณ
๐ซ๐ท plantation
๐ช๐ธ plantaciรณn
๐น๐ท plantasyon
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ํ ์ด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฒุฑุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ plantรกลพ
๐ธ๐ฐ plantรกลพ
๐จ๐ณ ็งๆคๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ plantacija
๐ฎ๐ธ plantekra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะปะฐะฝัะฐัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ plantasiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.