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Nongmin

/nɔŋˈmɪn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    A term used in Chinese to refer to rural inhabitants or farmers.

    "The government implemented new policies to support the livelihoods of nongmin."
  2. 2

    In a broader context, it can refer to the agricultural sector or rural economy.

    "The nongmin play a crucial role in sustaining the country's food supply."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'nongmin' originates from Mandarin Chinese, where '农' (nóng) means 'agriculture' and '民' (mín) means 'people'. It has been used historically to refer to the rural population or peasantry in China, particularly during the agrarian reforms of the 20th century.

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