polyculture
|pol-y-cult-ure|
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/ˈpɑːliˌkʌltʃər/
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/ˈpɒliˌkʌltʃə/
diverse cultivation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'polyculture' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'culture' meaning 'cultivation'.
Historical Evolution
'polyculture' was directly adopted into English from the Greek roots 'poly' and 'culture'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the cultivation of many crops', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice of growing multiple crops in the same space, in imitation of the diversity of natural ecosystems.
Farmers are adopting polyculture to improve soil health and increase biodiversity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45