Definition

A person who is involved in the business of agriculture, including farming, production, and distribution of food and other agricultural products.

Example

The agribusinessman invested in sustainable farming practices to improve crop yields.

Conversation

Have you met the new agribusinessman in town?

No, I haven't. What does he do?

He manages a large farm and also invests in sustainable practices.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to learn more about his work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Agribusinessman → It is formed from "agri-" (from Latin "ager", meaning field or land) and "businessman" (a compound of "business" from Old English "bisignis", meaning state of being busy, and "man", meaning a person). The word refers to a person engaged in business activities related to agriculture or farming.

Memory Tip

Think of 'field' ('agri-') and 'busy person' ('businessman') to remember that an agribusinessman is someone who is busy with agricultural business.

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