[f. prec. + -IST. Cf. natural-ist, constītutional-ist; but the shorter AGRICULTURIST is preferred.] One engaged in agricultural pursuits; a husbandman.

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1812.  Henry, Camp. agst. Quebec, 93. He was an agriculturalist, which in the vagueness and uncertainty of our language is called a farmer.

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1854.  Illustr. Lond. News, 14 Jan., 38. Well known as a scientific and practical agriculturalist.

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