agro-

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

   agronomy.

agro-

combining form

1. denoting fields, soil, or agriculture

   agronomy

Word History and Origins

Origin of agro-¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of agro-¹

from Greek agros field

Example Sentences

The bananas were imported by Agro Food Ltd, which had traded in fresh produce for five years before changing hands in December 2020 and appointing Zhutev as director.

From BBC

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

From Salon

Two hundred and sixty-two agro and food-related PACs awarded nearly $27 million total to congressional campaigns in the 2024 election cycle.

From Salon

On the face of it, the importer Agro Food Ltd seemed like any other regular company dealing in the trading of fruit that is grown in other countries but consumed by British shoppers.

From BBC

Mr Coles said there was nothing to suggest the previous owners of the Agro Food Ltd had any knowledge of the criminal activity.

From BBC

When To Use

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-.