agro-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “field,” “soil,” “crop production,” used in the formation of compound words.

   agronomy.

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agro- British  

combining form

1. denoting fields, soil, or agriculture

   agronomy

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Usage

What does agro- mean? Agro- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “field,” "soil," or "crop production." It is occasionally used in scientific and technical terms, especially in agriculture. Agro- comes from Greek agrós, meaning “tilled land.”What are variants of agro-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, agro- becomes agr-. The form agro- is also related to the Latin-based form agri-, meaning "agriculture," as in agribusiness. Agri- can also be shortened to agr- before vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use articles for agr- and agri-.

Etymology

Origin of agro-

< Greek, combining form of agrós tilled land. See acre

Example Sentences

The top contributor amongst agro- and food-related PACs is American Crystal Sugar, a Minnesota-based cooperative specializing in sugar production.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2024