Agrarisch
Example: De agrarische sector speelt een belangrijke rol in de economie.
Definition
"Agrarisch" is an adjective describing anything related to agriculture or farming. It refers to activities, sectors, or areas that involve cultivating land, growing crops, or raising livestock, often highlighting the importance of agriculture within an economy or society.
Etymology
The word "agrarisch" comes from the Latin root "agrarius," meaning 'pertaining to fields or land.' It entered Dutch through French or directly from Latin, retaining its connection to agriculture and rural land use. Did you know? The root "agr-" is also the source of words like 'agriculture' and 'agrarian.'
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"Agrarisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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