Agri-food means: The business of producing food agriculturally (as opposed to through hunting, fishing, gathering, and so on); food so produced.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. This is a food-related word and harmless in itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
agri-food
(chiefly, _, Canada, also, _, US, and, Ireland, Australia) The business of producing food agriculturally (as opposed to through hunting, fishing, gathering, and so on); food so produced.
ˈæɡɹiˌfuːdDocumented since 1970s1970sGen XhistoricalCurrent255 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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Born ~1970 · 1 year of recorded useBoomer / counterculture eraSee decade cohort →
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS
(chiefly, _, Canada, also, _, US, and, Ireland, Australia) The business of producing food agriculturally (as opposed to through hunting, fishing, gathering, and so on); food so produced.
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Agri-food means: The business of producing food agriculturally (as opposed to through hunting, fishing, gathering, and so on); food so produced.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. This is a food-related word and harmless in itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
For ESL learners
agri-food means: The business of producing food agriculturally (as opposed to through hunting, fishing, gathering, and so on); food so produced.. Register: informal, Canadian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself.
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“🌱 AgFutura Technologies represented #VALERECO at “Agroscience and Practice 2026” in Stip. The team shared insights on legume-based systems, soil health, biodiversity, and resilient agri-food value chains while engaging with researchers and agricultural stakeholders. #HorizonEU”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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