Definition of agribusiness
: an industry engaged in the producing operations of a farm, the manufacture and distribution of farm equipment and supplies, and the processing, storage, and distribution of farm commodities
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Examples of agribusiness in a Sentence
Several large agribusinesses own most of the farms around here.
Recent Examples of agribusiness from the Web
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The company tests mice, rats, dogs, monkeys and guinea pigs for big pharma, agribusiness, veterinarians and medical-implant companies.
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Origin and Etymology of agribusiness
agriculture + business
First Known Use: circa 1955
AGRIBUSINESS Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of agribusiness for English Language Learners
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: the business or industry of farming or agriculture : farming thought of as a large business
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: a company engaged in agribusiness
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about agribusiness
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