Definition

A large area of land where crops are grown, often with many trees or plants, and usually worked by people living there.

Example

The plantation produced a variety of fruits and vegetables throughout the year.

Conversation

I visited a beautiful plantation last weekend.

That sounds interesting! What did you see there?

They had rows of trees and even some crops growing on the land.

I'd love to check it out; I've never been to a real plantation before.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Plantation → It is formed from "plantare" (meaning to plant) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process). The word "plantation" refers to the process of planting, particularly in a large scale, often associated with agricultural land.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'planting' ('plantare') and how the '-tion' suffix indicates a process. This helps you remember that a plantation is a place where planting occurs on a large scale.

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