noun an area in which trees have been planted, especially for commercial purposes
Plantations were commonly used for growing cash crops such as sugar, cotton, and tobacco, often utilizing enslaved labor.
Plantations play a significant role in the economy of many countries, particularly those reliant on agriculture for exports.
Plantations are large farms where crops are grown for commercial purposes, often in tropical or subtropical regions.
Plantations can have negative environmental impacts, such as deforestation and soil degradation, due to monoculture farming practices.
Plantations were established by colonial powers in various parts of the world to exploit resources and generate wealth for the colonizers.
The term 'plantation' may be used in literature to refer to a large estate where crops are grown, often associated with historical contexts of slavery and colonialism.
In historical research, 'plantation' is used to describe large agricultural estates, typically associated with the production of cash crops like sugar, tobacco, or cotton.
Botanists may use 'plantation' to refer to an area where trees or crops are deliberately planted and cultivated for commercial purposes or environmental restoration.
In the field of agricultural economics, 'plantation' is used to describe large-scale farms that specialize in the production of specific crops, often using intensive labor and capital inputs.