특히 열대나 아열대 지방에서 커피, 설탕, 고무 등 상품 작물을 재배하는 대규모 농장.
A large estate, especially in tropical or subtropical regions, where cash crops such as sugar, coffee, tea, or rubber are cultivated, often historically relying on resident labor.
예문:
"The historic sugar plantation now operates as a museum, detailing the lives of the workers."
"Rubber plantations are vital to the economy of several Southeast Asian nations."
"During the 19th century, cotton plantations dominated the landscape of the American South."
상업적 수확이나 재조림을 목적으로 나무를 의도적으로 심은 지역.
An area of land where trees have been intentionally planted, typically for commercial harvesting or reforestation purposes.
예문:
"The government established a large pine plantation to supply timber for construction."
"After the wildfire, the conservation group began planting saplings in the burnt-out plantation."
(역사적) 새로운 영토에 세워진 정착지 또는 식민지.
(Historical) A settlement or colony established in a new territory.
예문:
"The early English plantations in North America faced severe hardships during their first winter."
"The term 'plantation' was commonly used in the 17th century to refer to a new colonial venture."