1. Plural of permaculture; systems of sustainable agriculture and land management that work with natural ecosystems to produce food and other resources with minimal environmental impact.
Usage: Usually used in plural when referring to multiple distinct permaculture systems or projects; Can also be used as a mass noun in singular form

Examples

• Several permacultures in the region have successfully reduced water usage by 40%.
• The conference featured presentations on different permacultures from around the world.
• These permacultures integrate trees, shrubs, and ground cover to mimic natural forest ecosystems.
• Farmers are increasingly adopting permacultures to improve soil health and biodiversity.
• The organization documents best practices from established permacultures to help new practitioners.