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cropland
This term specifically denotes land designated for agricultural production, distinguishing it from pastureland, forest, or urbanized areas. It carries a technical and administrative tone, frequently appearing in reports regarding land use, environmental policy, and agricultural economics.
As a mass noun, it describes a category of land rather than individual plots. While one might discuss "acres of cropland," the word itself is typically treated as uncountable in professional and academic registers.
Meanings
Examples
We need to protect our remaining cropland from urban sprawl.
How much of this region is actually usable cropland?
The ancient civilization relied on the rich cropland along the river banks.
I wonder if this sandy soil can be converted into productive cropland.
The government is implementing new laws to prevent the loss of prime cropland.
Much of the cropland was destroyed during the great drought.
They decided to lease more cropland to increase their corn production.