agriology
|ag-ri-ol-o-gy|
C2
/ˌæɡriˈɒlədʒi/
study of agricultural customs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agriology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agrios,' where 'agri-' meant 'field' and '-logy' meant 'study of.'
Historical Evolution
'agrios' transformed into the English word 'agriology' through the addition of the suffix '-logy,' which denotes 'study of.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of fields,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'comparative study of agricultural customs.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the comparative study of the customs and practices of different peoples, especially in relation to agriculture.
Agriology provides insights into how different cultures approach farming.
Synonyms
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