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agronome

|ag-ro-nome|

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/ˈæɡrəˌnoʊm/

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/ˈæɡrəˌnəʊm/

field management expert

Etymology
Etymology Information

'agronome' originates from French, specifically the word 'agronome', where 'agro-' meant 'field' and '-nome' meant 'management'.

Historical Evolution

'agronome' changed from the French word 'agronome' and eventually became the modern English word 'agronome'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'field manager', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a specialist in agronomy'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a specialist in agronomy, the science of soil management and crop production.

The agronome provided valuable insights into sustainable farming practices.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/04 06:36