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agribusiness

nounfemininetécnico/ɐɡɾupɨkwɐˈɾiɐ/técnico

a·gro·pe·cu·á·ri·a

Definition

The combined activities of agriculture and livestock farming; an economic sector encompassing crop farming and animal husbandry.
Agribusiness is one of the pillars of the region's economy.
The fair showcases the latest technologies for agribusiness.
Common collocations
agribusiness sectoragricultural and livestock production

Etymology

De agro- (do grego *agrós*, campo) + pecuária (do latim *pecuarius*, relativo ao gado).

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