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Definition merchant in American English

merchant noun

[countable] noun
/ˈmɜrtʃənt/
1

a person or business that buys and sells goods, especially one that trades with other countries

Example

a cotton merchant

Synonyms and related words
account acquisition affiliate
1.1

an old word meaning "someone who buys and sells goods"

Example

a wealthy merchant

Synonyms and related words
auctioneer bagger booking clerk
1.2

relating to or used in the business of buying and selling goods or their transportation

Example

a merchant ship/fleet/vessel

2

someone who behaves in a particular way that you do not approve of

Example

a con merchant (=someone who tricks people)

Synonyms and related words
douche public nuisance creep
Definition merchant in American English