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plantation
noun plan·ta·tion \plan-ˈtā-shən\
: a large area of land especially in a hot part of the world where crops (such as cotton) are grown
: a group of trees that have been planted together
Full Definition of PLANTATION
1
: a usually large group of plants and especially trees under cultivation
2
: a settlement in a new country or region <Plymouth Plantation>
3
a : a place that is planted or under cultivation b : an agricultural estate usually worked by resident labor
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First Known Use of PLANTATION
15th century
Related to PLANTATION
- Synonyms
- colony
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Plantation
geographical name
Definition of PLANTATION
city SE Florida W of Fort Lauderdale pop 84,955
PLANTATION Defined for Kids
plantation
noun plan·ta·tion \plan-ˈtā-shən\
Definition of PLANTATION for Kids
1
: a large area of land where crops are grown and harvested
2
: a settlement in a new country or region
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