Definition

This word describes something that is not connected to farming or agriculture.

Example

The economy has many nonagricultural sectors that contribute to its growth.

Conversation

Did you see that new report on nonagricultural jobs in our area?

Yeah, I found it interesting how many opportunities are opening up.

I never knew we had so many nonagricultural options available here.

Me neither! It’s nice to see growth beyond just farming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonagricultural → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "agricultural" (from Latin "agricultura", where "ager" means field and "cultura" means cultivation). The word "nonagricultural" means not related to the cultivation of fields or farming activities.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being combined with 'cultivating fields' ('agricultural') to remember that 'nonagricultural' refers to activities that are not related to farming.

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