a|grar|i|an|ism

a|grar|i|an|ism
a|grar|i|an|ism «uh GRAYR ee uh NIHZ uhm», noun.
1. political agitation or civil dissension arising from dissatisfaction with the existing tenure of the land.
2. the principle of a more equitable division of rural land.
3. promotion of the farmer's interests, especially by political means.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • agrarian — a•grar•i•an [[t]əˈgrɛər i ən[/t]] adj. 1) relating to land, land tenure, or the division of landed property 2) pertaining to the promotion of agricultural interests: an agrarian movement[/ex] 3) composed of or pertaining to farmers: an agrarian… …   From formal English to slang

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