merchant
//ˈmɜːtʃənt//
Noun
merchantSingular
merchantsPlural
1
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying goods to a particular trade.
The merchant imports spices from Southeast Asia.
2
A retail trader; a shopkeeper.
The merchant opened his shop early every morning.
Adjective
merchantCanonical form
1
Relating to trade or commerce; commercial.
The merchant fleet carries goods across the ocean.