An agrarian society refers to a social and economic system in which the primary means of livelihood is agricultural production. In an agrarian society, farming and agriculture are the main focus of economic activity.
Related terms
Industrial Revolution: This term refers to the rapid development of machinery and technology that transformed manufacturing processes from manual labor to mechanized production.
Subsistence Farming: Subsistence farming is when individuals or families grow enough food for their own consumption without producing surplus for sale.
Cotton Gin: The cotton gin was a machine invented by Eli Whitney that revolutionized the cotton industry by efficiently separating cotton fibers from its seeds.