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Definition of agribusiness

agribusiness

/ˈæɡ.rəˌbɪz.nəs/
ag · ri · busi · ness
Plural:agribusinesses
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• noun

1

Agriculture conducted on strictly commercial and industrial principles, encompassing farming, seed supply, agrochemicals, processing, and distribution.

Example

"Advancements in modern agribusiness have significantly increased global crop yields over the past half-century."

2

A large corporation or enterprise engaged in commercial farming or the manufacture and distribution of agricultural supplies and food products.

Example

"Several multinational agribusinesses invested heavily in drought-resistant grain varieties."

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• Nearby Words

agreeableness
agreeably
agreement
agribusiness
agricultural
agriculturally
agriculture

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1955 by Harvard Business School professor John H. Davis as a portmanteau blending 'agriculture' and 'business' to describe the integrated modern food production and distribution system.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Agribusiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/agribusiness
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