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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCattle-Ranching
/ˈkæt.əl ˈræn.tʃɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The practice of raising cattle on a ranch for meat, milk, or other products.
"Cattle-ranching has become a vital part of the agricultural economy in many regions." - 2
A system of agriculture focused on the breeding and management of cattle.
"Many families have been involved in cattle-ranching for generations, passing down their knowledge and techniques."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cattle-ranching' combines 'cattle', derived from the Old French 'catel', meaning livestock, and 'ranching', which comes from the Spanish 'rancho', referring to a place where livestock is raised. The term evolved in the American West during the 19th century as cattle farming became a significant economic activity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cattle-Ranching" is said worldwide
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Élevage de bovins
Transliteration: Elévage de bovins
"L'élevage de bovins est une activité agricole importante."
Rinderzucht
Transliteration: Rinderzucht
"Die Rinderzucht ist ein wichtiger Teil der Landwirtschaft."
Allevamento di bovini
Transliteration: Allevamento di bovini
"L'allevamento di bovini è fondamentale per l'economia agricola."
Ganadería
Transliteration: Ganadería
"La ganadería es una parte esencial de la agricultura."
Pecuária
Transliteration: Pecuária
"A pecuária é vital para a economia rural."
गायों का पालन
Transliteration: Gāyoṅ kā pālan
"गायों का पालन कृषि का एक महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है।"
养牛业
Transliteration: Yǎng niú yè
"养牛业在农业中占有重要地位。"
소 사육
Transliteration: So sayuk
"소 사육은 농업에서 중요한 역할을 합니다."
牛の飼育
Transliteration: Ushi no shiiku
"牛の飼育は農業の重要な部分です。"
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