merchant

Meanings

• noun

  A person who buys and sells goods or commodities, especially as a business.

• noun

  A dealer in a particular commodity or business.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɝtʃənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

trader

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with merchant
hermit , wit , quit , bit , mit , fit

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Variants

List of all variants of merchant that leads to same result
merchant , merchants , merchanted , merchanting , merchant bank , merchant banker , merchant bankers , merchant banking , merchant marine , merchant mariner , merchant marines , merchant ship , merchant ships , merchant seaman , commission merchant , commission merchants , law merchant , laws merchant , doom merchant

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Etymology

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Old French merchaunt, from merche, a market, from merx, merchandise

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in medieval Europe, merchants were often members of guilds, which regulated trade and protected their interests?

2. The oldest known merchant guild, the Hanseatic League, was founded in the 13th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trade: Merchants are involved in trade, which is the buying and selling of goods and services.

2. Commerce: Merchants are also involved in commerce, which refers to the buying, selling, and exchanging of goods and services.

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Culture

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Throughout history, merchants have played a crucial role in economic development, trade, and cultural exchange. They have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music, often as shrewd businesspeople or travelers.

How to Memorize "merchant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person carrying a bag of goods, exchanging it for money with another person in a marketplace.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a shopkeeper or a businessperson.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Many Rich Entrepreneurs Are Merchants' to remember the definition.

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