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- [suh b-sis-tuh ns fahr-ming]
- /səbˈsɪs təns ˈfɑr mɪŋ/
- /səbˈsɪs.təns ˈfɑːmɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suh b-sis-tuh ns fahr-ming]
- /səbˈsɪs təns ˈfɑr mɪŋ/
Definitions of subsistence farming words
- noun subsistence farming farming whose products are intended to provide for the basic needs of the farmer, with little surplus for marketing. 1
- noun subsistence farming farming that brings little or no profit to the farmer, allowing only for a marginal livelihood. 1
- noun subsistence farming a type of farming in which most of the produce (subsistence crop) is consumed by the farmer and his or her family, leaving little or nothing to be marketed 0
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Origin of subsistence farming
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40
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Parts of speech for Subsistence farming
noun
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subsistence farming popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
subsistence farming usage trend in Literature
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