aquaculture
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/ˈæk.wəˌkʌl.tʃɚ/
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cultivating aquatic organisms
Etymology
'aquaculture' originates from Latin, specifically the element 'aqua' meaning 'water' and 'culture' from Latin 'cultura' meaning 'cultivation' or 'tillage'.
'aquaculture' was formed in modern English by combining Latin-derived elements 'aqua' + 'culture' (from Latin 'cultura'); the compound gained usage in the 20th century alongside developments in systematic fish and shellfish farming.
Initially formed as a literal compound meaning 'water cultivation', it has come to denote the organized practice and industry of cultivating aquatic organisms (modern meaning: 'the farming of aquatic life').
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the cultivation or farming of aquatic organisms (such as fish, shellfish, molluscs, and aquatic plants), especially for food production.
Many coastal communities rely on aquaculture for income and food supply.
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