agri-

American  

1. a combining form with the meaning “agriculture, farming,” used in the formation of compound words.

   agribusiness.

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Usage

What does agri- mean? Agri- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “agriculture” or "farming." It is often used in scientific and technical terms, especially in agriculture.Agri- is extracted from agriculture, meaning "the science, art, or occupation concerned with cultivating land and raising livestock,” ultimately from Latin ager, meaning “field.”What are variants of agri-?When combined with words or word elements beginning with a vowel, agri- becomes agr-.Agri- is closely related to the Greek-based prefix agro-. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use article on the form.

Etymology

Origin of agri-

Extracted from agriculture, with agri taken as a combining form with the linking vowel -i-

Example Sentences

Malaysia’s palm oil exports during the Nov. 1-30 period are estimated to be 16% lower on month at 1,263,298 metric tons, cargo surveyor AmSpec Agri Malaysia said Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal

California Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed a bill that ends the practice of using platforms to rig prices—these companies like RealPage, for rent, and Agri Stats, for meat, that pretend that they’re consultants on pricing.

From Slate

"Only about 10–15% of India's cold storage facilities are suitable for storing frozen foods," says Vijay Kumar Nayak, co-founder of Indo Agri Foods, an exporter of Indian food.

From BBC

His segment predicted a huge restoration of British woodlands thanks to genetic engineering and multi-storey agri facilities, leading to the return of animals including the brown bear.

From BBC

Department of Justice on Thursday filed an antitrust lawsuit against data company Agri Stats, alleging that its weekly reports on meat pricing and sales have enabled anticompetitive practices in the chicken, pork, and turkey industries.

From Reuters