What does "exporter" mean?
One who, or that which, exports: especially a person who or organization that exports or sells goods made in one country for delivery in another country.
Exporter
noun
noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: One who, or that which, exports: especially a person who or organization that exports or sells goods made in one country for delivery in another country.
- Grammar: exporter is listed as noun.
- Nearest alternatives: consigner, consignor, data exporter, efflux transporter.
- Useful contrasts: import module, importee, importer.
- Usage evidence: China is a leading exporter of arms.
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 One who, or that which, exports: especially a person who or organization that exports or sells goods made in one country for delivery in another country.
"India is the leading exporter of guar gum, making up nearly 85 per cent of the global production."
- 2 a businessperson who transports goods abroad (for sale) wordnet
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
"China is a leading exporter of arms."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "exporter"?
Common synonyms include: consigner, consignor, data exporter, efflux transporter, export firm, export module.
How do you use "exporter" in a sentence?
China is a leading exporter of arms.
Etymology
From export + -er.