agriology

ag·ri·ol·o·gy

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ag-ree-ol-uh-jee]
- /ˌæg riˈɒl ə dʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ag-ree-ol-uh-jee]
- /ˌæg riˈɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of agriology word

noun agriology the study of primitive peoples 3
noun agriology the study of the customs of nonliterate peoples whose culture is marked by a simple technology 3
noun agriology the comparative study of nonliterate cultures. 1
noun agriology The comparative study of primitive, illiterate or "savage" cultures. 0

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Origin of agriology

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < Greek ágrio(s) uncultivated, wild (agr(ós) field + -ios adj. suffix) + -logy

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Parts of speech for Agriology

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agriology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.