agrarian

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This framework also helps explain why agrarian societies, which normally benefit from living spread out, sometimes gathered in cities despite the financial and social costs.

From Science Daily

Sparta was an agrarian oligarchy whose muscle was its hoplite horde.

From The Wall Street Journal

Following the devastation of the Korean War and lacking natural resources, the country turned to its people’s work ethic to lift it out of agrarian poverty.

From Washington Times

But analysts are doubtful whether huge public spending on such projects is enough to kickstart growth in Uttar Pradesh, a largely poor and agrarian state where joblessness is rising.

From Seattle Times

“We want to spend more time here to truly understand what agrarian life and culture is about,” Tsao said.

From Seattle Times