CSA
|C-S-A|
/siː ɛs eɪ/
community support
Etymology
'CSA' as 'Community Supported Agriculture' originates from the concept of community-based farming initiatives in the 20th century.
'CSA' as 'Confederate States of America' was used during the American Civil War era.
Initially, 'CSA' referred to the Confederate States, but in modern contexts, it often refers to community-supported agriculture.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an abbreviation for 'Community Supported Agriculture', a system in which consumers purchase shares of a farm's harvest in advance.
Many people join a CSA to get fresh, local produce.
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Noun 2
an abbreviation for 'Confederate States of America', a group of 11 southern states that seceded from the United States from 1860 to 1865.
The CSA was formed in 1861.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 07:14