Definition of agrarian

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a·grar·i·an

(

-grâr

n) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

Relating to or concerning the land and its ownership, cultivation, and tenure.
1. Relating to agricultural or rural matters.
2. Intended to further agricultural interests: agrarian lobbyists.

NOUN:

A person who favors equitable distribution of land.

ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin agrrius, from ager, agr-, field; see agro- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
a·grari·an·ly(Adverb)

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