agrarianism
/əˈɡrɛriəˌnɪzəm/
noun
- A political or social philosophy that values farming and rural life as the foundation of a good society.
- The movement of agrarianism gained popularity as people worried about the loss of traditional farming ways.
- Many early American leaders were influenced by agrarianism and believed farmers were the backbone of democracy.
- Agrarianism emphasizes the importance of small farms and self-sufficient communities.