merchant
Translation
merchant, trader
Examples
A wealthy merchant sold spices from the East.
A wealthy merchant sold spices from the East.
He is a successful wine merchant.
He is a successful wine merchant.
Grammar Patterns
a ((type of)) merchant He is a successful wine merchant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trader, dealer, seller
Etymology
From Old French 'marchant', from Latin 'mercari' (to trade), from 'merx' (merchandise).
Memory Tips
A merchant is someone who sells merchandise. The words are closely related.