Meaning of the word plantation in English

What does plantation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

plantation

US /plænˈteɪ.ʃən/

UK /plænˈteɪ.ʃən/

an estate on which crops such as coffee, sugar, or tobacco are cultivated by resident labor.

Example:

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The old sugar plantation is now a historical museum.

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Many workers lived on the cotton plantation.

Synonym:

estate farm ranch holding

a group of plants or trees that have been planted together.

Example:

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The new tree plantation will help restore the forest.

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They established a rubber plantation in the fertile valley.

Synonym:

grove orchard forest woodland