Bartered: meaning, definitions and examples
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bartered
[ ˈbɑːrtərd ]
trade goods
Bartered refers to the act of exchanging goods or services directly for other goods or services without using money as an intermediary. This ancient practice has existed in various forms across many cultures and societies. Bartering often occurs in informal economies or amongst individuals who may not have access to cash. The value of items exchanged is typically negotiated based on mutual agreement.
Synonyms
barter, exchange, negotiate, swapped, traded.
Examples of usage
- They bartered their old furniture for new appliances.
- In some communities, people barter home-cooked meals for handyman services.
- During the economic crisis, many resorted to bartering to meet their needs.
Translations
Translations of the word "bartered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trocado
🇮🇳 सौदा किया गया
🇩🇪 getauscht
🇮🇩 dipertukarkan
🇺🇦 обміняний
🇵🇱 wymieniony
🇯🇵 物々交換された
🇫🇷 échangé
🇪🇸 intercambiado
🇹🇷 takas edilmiş
🇰🇷 바꾼
🇸🇦 مبادلة
🇨🇿 vyměněný
🇸🇰 vymenený
🇨🇳 以物易物的
🇸🇮 izmenjan
🇮🇸 skipt
🇰🇿 алмасқан
🇬🇪 გაცვლილი
🇦🇿 ticarət olunmuş
🇲🇽 intercambiado
Etymology
The term 'barter' comes from the Old French word 'barater', meaning 'to exchange', which itself may have roots in the Arabic word 'barāh', meaning 'to exchange'. Bartering predates monetary systems and has been a vital practice in human trade, as early as 6000 BC, utilized by Mesopotamians, whose economy relied heavily on the exchange of goods. Barter systems have adapted through history, influenced by cultural exchanges, and have gained renewed interest in modern economics during times of financial hardship. Today, while cash transactions dominate, barter remains prevalent, especially within local exchanges or community groups, illustrating the ongoing relevance of direct trade in human commerce.