Fazenda

/fəˈzɛndə/ noun

Definition

A large rural estate, plantation, or farm, especially in Brazil or other Portuguese-speaking countries.

Etymology

From Portuguese 'fazenda,' derived from the past participle 'feito' (made/done), originally meaning 'something made' or 'property.' The word reflects colonial-era large-scale agriculture in Portuguese territories.

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Fazendas shaped the economic and social landscape of Brazil for centuries—they were massive agricultural operations that defined colonial power structures and remain culturally significant today!

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