agrarianism
|a-gra-ri-an-ism|
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/əˈɡrɛəriənɪzəm/
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/əˈɡreəriənɪzəm/
land redistribution advocacy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agrarianism' originates from the Latin word 'agrarius,' where 'ager' meant 'field' or 'land.'
Historical Evolution
'agrarius' transformed into the French word 'agrarien,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agrarianism.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to land or fields,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a movement advocating for land redistribution.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a social or political movement that advocates for the redistribution of land, especially to benefit farmers and rural communities.
The agrarianism movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45