agribusinesses
|ag-ri-bus-i-ness-es|
/ˈæɡrɪˌbɪznəsɪz/
(agribusiness)
agriculture business
Etymology
'agribusiness' originates from the combination of 'agriculture' and 'business', where 'agri-' refers to 'field' or 'soil' and 'business' refers to 'commercial activity'.
'agribusiness' was coined in the 1950s to describe the growing integration of agriculture with business practices.
Initially, it referred to any business involved in agriculture, but over time it has come to represent large-scale, industrialized farming operations.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
commercial agriculture characterized by the integration of different steps in the food-processing industry, usually through ownership by large corporations.
Many agribusinesses are involved in the production, processing, and distribution of food.
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Last updated: 2025/06/03 13:07