Meanings
nounBurbankism (uncountable)
- dateduncountableThe use of science to improve agricultural processes.
Origin
Burbank + -ism, in reference to Luther Burbank (1849–1926), American botanist and agricultural scientist.
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Burbankism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Burbankism
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“Burbankism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Burbankism. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Burbankism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Burbankism.
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