How Do You Spell PLANTATION?

Pronunciation: [plantˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

The word "plantation" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /plænˈteɪʃən/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, like in "cat." The second syllable has the sound of "ay," like in "say." The following syllable has a short "uh" sound, while the last syllable has the sound of "shun," like in "action." The word refers to a large farm or estate where crops are grown or workers are employed, often in a historical context.

PLANTATION Meaning and Definition

  1. A plantation is a large piece of land typically used for agricultural purposes, particularly for the cultivation of specific crops such as cotton, tobacco, coffee, sugar, or rubber, usually in tropical or subtropical regions. It is characterized by its extensive size, often spanning hundreds or thousands of acres, and is organized in a systematic manner.

    The operation of a plantation involves the establishment of a mono-culture system, where a single crop is grown consistently across the entire land. This approach requires significant infrastructure and involvement, including the construction of various buildings, irrigation systems, and roads, as well as the utilization of large-scale machinery and an extensive labor force.

    Historically, plantations were predominantly associated with the exploitation of enslaved people or indentured servants, who worked under harsh conditions to ensure the profitability of these estates. This legacy has led to the term "plantation" often being associated with forced labor and the negative impacts of colonialism.

    In contemporary usage, the term "plantation" can also be used to describe large-scale farms or estates dedicated to the cultivation of specific crops, such as vineyards or orchards. Additionally, it can be associated with historical sites or tourist attractions, where remnants or reconstructions of old plantations are preserved and open to public visits, offering insights into the practices and history of agricultural exploitation.

  2. A portion of land planted with trees for the production of timber and small wood; in W. Indies and U. States, a large estate devoted to the rearing of such crops as sugar-cane, coffee, cotton, tobacco, and pepper; a new colony or original settlement.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PLANTATION

The word "plantation" originated from the Latin word "plantatio", which is the nominal form of the verb "plantare", meaning "to plant". In Latin, "plantare" was derived from the noun "planta", which referred to a shoot or a sprout. This Latin root was then borrowed into English, initially referring to the act of planting seeds or young trees in order to establish a cultivated area. Over time, the term "plantation" expanded to encompass larger agricultural estates or farms, particularly associated with crops like tobacco, sugarcane, and cotton, often worked by enslaved laborers.

Similar spelling words for PLANTATION

Plural form of PLANTATION is PLANTATIONS

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