Definition of agropastoralism
: a way of life or a form of social organization based on the growing of crops and the raising of livestock as the primary means of economic activity Agropastoralism in these agriculturally marginal environments demanded a regular exchange of livestock for crops, especially during droughts. — N. Thomas Hakansson, Ethnology, Summer 1998
agropastoralist
\¦a-(ˌ)grō-¦pa-st(ə-)rə-list\ play adjective … this article explores the sociocultural context of ritual violence in a small-scale agropastoralist society and its relation to social reproductive concerns. — Jon G. Abbink, Ethnology, Summer 1999agropastoralist
noun, pluralagropastoralists
They were agropastoralists who were good at raising cattle and sheep and who were able to utilize the minimal available water for growing wheat. — Victor Mair, quoted by Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2010Indulge Your Inner Word Nerd
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
First Known Use of agropastoralism
1982
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up agropastoralism? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!