merchants

Meanings

• noun

  1. People who buy and sell goods, especially as a business.

  - "The merchants in this town are known for their exotic spices."
  - "The merchants at the market sell fresh produce every day."

• noun

  2. A large retail outlet or business.

  - "That department store is a merchants' paradise."
  - "The merchants' sale was a huge success."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɝtʃənts/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

trader

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with merchants
hermits , merits , ferrets

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. merchants (French) : merchants, traders
   

2. merchants (English) : having mercy
   

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Variants

List of all variants of merchants that leads to same result
merchant , merchanted , merchanting , merchants , commission merchant , commission merchants

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

merchantable, merchantable, merchantably, merchantable, merchantable, merchants', merchants', merchants'

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French merchaunt, from merche, market, from mer, sea; merchants were originally those who bought and sold goods at a market, especially at a seaport.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the first known merchants were ancient Egyptians who traded grain and other goods along the Nile River?

2. The term 'merchant marine' refers to ships owned and operated by merchants, rather than by the government.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. trade: The buying and selling of goods and services.

2. economics: The production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

3. globalization: The interconnectedness of economies and cultures around the world.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Throughout history, merchants have played a significant role in economic development, cultural exchange, and globalization. They have been depicted in literature, art, and music as shrewd businesspeople, adventurers, and even villains. For example, in Dante's Inferno, merchants are punished in the seventh circle of hell.

How to Memorize "merchants"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bustling marketplace filled with merchants selling various goods.
   - Visualize yourself as a merchant, buying and selling goods to make a profit.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'merchants' with the image of a marketplace or a bustling business district.
   - Think of the word 'entrepreneur' when you see or hear the word 'merchants'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mnemonic: 'Many Rich Entrepreneurs Have Achieved Success'

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