barter

Meanings

• verb

  The exchange of products or services directly, without the use of money.

  - "The early settlers in America bartered goods and services."
  - "Farmers in rural areas still barter their produce."
  - "I'll barter my old laptop for a new pair of shoes."

• noun

  An act or instance of bartering.

  - "The barter market was bustling with activity."
  - "The barter system was common in ancient civilizations."
  - "His collection of ancient coins is a valuable barter item."

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Synonyms

quid pro quo , swap , swop , trade , swap , swop , trade

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with barter
chatter , matter , shatter , scatter

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Variants

List of all variants of barter that leads to same result
barter , bartered , barterer , barterers , bartering , barters

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Etymology

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From Old French 'barater' meaning 'to cheat, deceive, or haggle'. The meaning evolved to 'exchange goods or services' over time.

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Trivia

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1. Barter was the primary means of trade in ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome.

2. The first recorded instance of barter dates back to 6000 BC in what is now modern-day Turkey.

3. In some parts of Africa, barter is still the preferred method of trade for many communities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exchange: The process of swapping goods or services between parties.

2. Barter Market: A marketplace where people exchange goods and services directly, without the use of money.

3. Counter-Trade: A form of barter where goods or services are exchanged between two parties, with one party providing a product or service to the other in return for a promise to purchase a specified amount of goods or services at a later date.

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Culture

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Barter has been used throughout history as a means of trade, particularly in rural areas and developing countries where access to currency is limited. It has been depicted in literature, art, and music, and is often seen as a symbol of community and self-sufficiency.

How to Memorize "barter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene of two people exchanging goods or services directly. Imagine the items being passed back and forth, and the smiles on their faces as they complete the trade.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'barter' with the concept of trading goods or services directly, without the use of money.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Bring All Your Tradeables Everywhere' to help remember the meaning of barter.

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