noun
- a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters or about 2.47 acres
Usage: commonly used in agriculture and land measurement; standard unit in most countries outside the United States
Examples
- The farm covers 50 hectares of fertile land.
- A hectare is roughly the size of a soccer field plus some extra space.
- The national park protects over 10,000 hectares of forest.
- She inherited 5 hectares of vineyard property in France.
- The city plans to develop 20 hectares for a new residential area.
- One hectare equals approximately 2.47 acres.