Trader

//ˈtɹeɪdɚ// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who earns a living by trading goods or securities.

    "On November 29 1952, a special train ran from Sunderland to Leeds for Christmas shoppers and those attending a Leeds vs. Brentford match. It caused controversy, with Sunderland traders protesting that their shops were just as good as those in Leeds."

  2. 2
    someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms
bargainerbrokerbusinessmanbuyerchandlerdealer

Example

More examples

"If you gamble on the stock market, you are an investor... If you gamble on the derivatives market, you are a trader... If you gamble at the casino, you are a loser... Morality?"

Etymology

From trade + -er.

Related phrases

contra-traderday traderday-traderfloor traderfree traderhorse traderhorse-tradermissing trader fraudnoise traderrogue traderslave traderslave-trader

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