plantation
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- noun
- /plænˈteɪʃən/
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plantación forestal
- As we walked along the path, we admired the beauty of the tree plantation that was carefully arranged with various species.
- plantation forest
- tree plantations
- pine plantations
Examples
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The garden's plantation includes rows of fruit trees, providing shade and fresh produce for visitors.
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Plots included a range of plantation species and planting densities in addition to grasslands.
Academic text (2017) -
Also, these regions are home to the majority of the pine plantations in the state.
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A plantation and garden on the way to the charming house: open, tiered, natural, elegant.
Academic text (1996) -
For these reasons, the UAE, especially its cities, is greened by the plantation of many trees.
Academic text (1997) -
The three primary sources, however, are old-growth, second-growth, and plantation forests.
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The forests have been replaced by tree plantations, open grasslands, rice paddies, and rapidly eroding soil.
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Local demand for fuelwood and construction poles outpaces the growth of the Podocarpus, Eucalyptus, and pine plantations around the forest boundaries.
Academic text (1996) -
During our tour, the guide explained how this plantation contributes to the local ecosystem by supporting wildlife.
Synonyms
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An area with many trees where people can walk
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A small group of trees that grow close together, often planted for fruit
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A piece of land with fruit or nut trees grown for food
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Land with many trees and bushes, not a deep forest
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An area in a garden with trees, bushes, or flowers
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An area where people grow trees to sell for wood or as Christmas trees
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Land that has many trees or is kept to grow trees
A small area of trees in a garden with few plants under them
An old word for a small area planted with trees where people can walk
Compounds
A horse bred for a smooth, fast running walk that is comfortable for long rides
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Morphology
Etymology
The word plantation comes from Latin plantare and the common word plant, which means 'to plant'. It originally named places where trees were put in neat rows, so a plantation can mean a small planted wood or garden.