nonfarm

farm

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahrm]
- /fɑrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahrm]
- /fɑrm/

Definitions of nonfarm word

noun nonfarm a tract of land, usually with a house, barn, silo, etc., on which crops and often livestock are raised for livelihood. 1
noun nonfarm land or water devoted to the raising of animals, fish, plants, etc.: a pig farm; an oyster farm; a tree farm. 1
noun nonfarm a similar, usually commercial, site where a product is manufactured or cultivated: a cheese farm; a honey farm. 1
noun nonfarm the system, method, or act of collecting revenue by leasing a territory in districts. 1
noun nonfarm a country or district leased for the collection of revenue. 1
noun nonfarm a fixed yearly amount accepted from a person in view of local or district taxes that he or she is authorized to collect. 1

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Origin of nonfarm

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English ferme “lease, rented land, rent,” from Anglo-French, Old French, from Vulgar Latin ferma (unattested), derivative of fermāre (unattested) for Latin firmāre “to make firm, confirm”; see firm1

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Parts of speech for Nonfarm

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nonfarm popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

nonfarm usage trend in Literature

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