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Meaning of plantation
A large area of land used for growing crops or trees, especially in a tropical or subtropical region.
Etymology of plantation
The word "plantation" has its roots in the Latin "plantare," meaning "to plant," and the Old French "plantation," referring to the act of planting or the place where something is planted.
Historically, plantations were established in colonial territories, often relying on the labor of enslaved or exploited people to produce crops for export.
Synonyms
estate
farm
ranch
property
land
grounds
territory
colony
settlement
village
hamlet
homestead
manor
hacienda
villa
orchard
garden
nursery
grove
vineyard
farmstead
ranchland
countryside
rural area
acreage
landholding
possession
domain
demesne
fiefdom
plantation
colony
outpost
station
rancheria
spread
hacienda
estancia.
Definitions
- A large area of land, typically in a tropical or subtropical region, used for growing specific crops, such as coffee, sugar, or tobacco.
- An area of land where a particular type of crop is grown, often using forced or exploited labor.
- A large estate or farm, especially one that produces a specific type of crop.
Usage Examples
- The company owns a large coffee plantation in Brazil.
- She grew up on a plantation in the southern United States, where her family had lived for generations.
- The island's economy relied heavily on its sugar plantation.