An agrarian society is characterized by an economy based primarily on agriculture, where most people engage in farming or other agricultural activities for their livelihood. In such societies, land ownership and farming play central roles in shaping social structures.
Related terms
Subsistence Farming: Subsistence farming involves growing crops or raising animals primarily for personal consumption rather than for commercial purposes.
Feudalism: Feudalism is a social, political, and economic system that was prevalent in agrarian societies during the medieval period. It involved a hierarchical structure with lords who owned land granting rights and protection to peasants in exchange for labor or other services.
Crop Rotation: Crop rotation is a farming technique where different crops are grown on the same land in sequential seasons to maintain soil fertility and prevent the depletion of nutrients.