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agrarian-dependent

|a-gra-ri-an-de-pend-ent|

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/əˈɡrɛəriən dɪˈpɛndənt/

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/əˈɡreəriən dɪˈpɛndənt/

reliant on agriculture

Etymology
Etymology Information

'agrarian' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agrarius,' where 'ager' meant 'field.' 'Dependent' comes from Latin 'dependere,' where 'de-' meant 'from' and 'pendere' meant 'to hang.'

Historical Evolution

'Agrarian' changed from the Latin word 'agrarius' and eventually became the modern English word 'agrarian.' 'Dependent' evolved from the Latin 'dependere' through Old French 'dependant.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'agrarian' meant 'pertaining to fields or land,' and 'dependent' meant 'hanging from something.' Over time, 'agrarian-dependent' evolved to mean relying on agriculture.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relying on agriculture as the primary source of livelihood or economic activity.

The region is agrarian-dependent, with most of its population engaged in farming.

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Last updated: 2025/03/14 13:55