'apiarism' originates from Late Latin/Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'apiarium', where 'api-' (from Latin 'apis') meant 'bee'.

'apiarism' developed from the Middle English/Old French word 'apiary' (from Medieval Latin 'apiarium') and later acquired the English suffix '-ism' to form 'apiarism' meaning the practice of keeping bees.

Initially it referred to a 'place for bees' (an apiary), but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the practice or art of keeping bees' (beekeeping).