Agri

/ˈæɡri/ noun

Definition

A prefix or abbreviated form relating to agriculture, farming, or cultivation of land. Often used in compound words or business names related to agricultural industries.

Etymology

From Latin 'ager' (field) and 'agri' (of the field), the genitive form. This root appears in many English words like 'agriculture,' 'agrarian,' and 'agronomy.' The prefix has been widely adopted in modern business and scientific terminology related to farming and land use.

Kelly Says

The Latin root 'agri' gave us not only obvious words like 'agriculture' but also surprising ones like 'pilgrim' (originally 'per agrum' meaning 'through the fields') and 'peregrine' (meaning foreign, literally 'beyond the fields'). Modern agribusiness has embraced this ancient prefix, creating countless company names that instantly signal their connection to farming.

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