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agribusiness

Agribusiness (noun) means Business (especially big business) connected to agriculture, either owning or operating large-scale farms, or catering to those who do.

noun
1
Business (especially big business) connected to agriculture, either owning or operating large-scale farms, or catering to those who do.
2
A business or group of businesses engaged in agriculture, particularly if using modern farming techniques in the process.
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Etymology

From agri- + business, or a blend of agriculture + business, coined by American academic and diplomat John Herbert Davis (1904–1988).

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What is the meaning of agribusiness?

"agribusiness" (noun) means business (especially big business) connected to agriculture, either owning or operating large-scale farms, or catering to those who do.

What are the different meanings of agribusiness?

"agribusiness" has 2 main meanings: 1. Business (especially big business) connected to agriculture, either owning or operating large-scale farms, or catering to those who do; 2. A business or group of businesses engaged in agriculture, particularly if using modern farming techniques in the process.

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