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macrogranja
/ma.kɾoˈɣɾaŋ.xa/
large-scale industrial farm
Las macrogranjas han generado controversia por su impacto ambiental.
Macrofarms have generated controversy due to their environmental impact.
technical
A large-scale industrial farm, typically involving intensive livestock production or monoculture crops, often criticized for environmental and ethical concerns.
La expansión de las macrogranjas avícolas ha aumentado la producción de huevos.
The expansion of poultry macrofarms has increased egg production.
The term is often used in debates about sustainable agriculture and animal welfare.
Collocations
macrogranja avícolapoultry macrofarmimpacto ambiental de las macrogranjasenvironmental impact of macrofarms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Contextual Usage
Use 'macrogranja' when discussing industrial-scale farming and its effects.
Gold Rule
Precision
Avoid using 'macrogranja' for small or traditional farms.
Word Origin
From 'macro-' (large) + 'granja' (farm), referring to large-scale industrial farming operations.
Usage Notes
The term is often used in critical discussions about modern agricultural practices.
Word Breakdown
macro-
large
prefixgranja
farm
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