Countertrade

noun, verb

noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Exchange of goods or services that are paid for, in whole or part, with other goods or services. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To engage in exchanges of this kind.

Etymology

From counter- + trade.

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