lands are left idle
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A phrase describing agricultural or developable parcels of land that are not currently being used, cultivated, or developed for any productive purpose
Many rural lands are left idle after local farmers moved to cities to find higher-paying work.
Etymology
The phrase combines the Old English word 'land' (origin meaning 'ground, soil, territory'), the past participle 'left' from Old English 'lǣfan' (meaning 'to leave behind'), and 'idle' from Old English 'īdel' (meaning 'empty, useless'). It emerged in agricultural terminology by the 18th century to describe unused farmland.
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What does lands are left idle mean?
lands are left idle means: A phrase describing agricultural or developable parcels of land that are not currently being used, cultivated, or developed for any productive purpose
How do you pronounce lands are left idle?
lands are left idle: /lændz ɑːr left ˈaɪdl/
How is lands are left idle used in a sentence?
Many rural lands are left idle after local farmers moved to cities to find higher-paying work.