agromania
|ag-ro-ma-ni-a|
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/ˌæɡroʊˈmeɪniə/
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/ˌæɡrəʊˈmeɪniə/
obsession with agriculture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agromania' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agros,' meaning 'field,' and 'mania,' meaning 'madness' or 'frenzy.'
Historical Evolution
'agros' combined with 'mania' in Greek to form 'agromania,' which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'madness for fields or agriculture,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an intense enthusiasm or obsession with agriculture or farming.
His agromania led him to buy a large farm in the countryside.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 05:21