Barterer: meaning, definitions and examples

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barterer

 

[ หˆbษ‘หrtษ™rษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

trade exchange

A barterer is an individual or entity that engages in the system of barter, where goods and services are exchanged directly for other goods and services without using money. This method of trade has been practiced for centuries and is often used in economies or situations where currency is not readily available or in specific local contexts.

Synonyms

exchanger, swapper, trader

Examples of usage

  • The barterer successfully traded homemade bread for fresh vegetables.
  • In small communities, a barterer can facilitate essential exchanges.
  • The barterer offered his carpentry skills in exchange for plumbing services.

Translations

Translations of the word "barterer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trocador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคจเคฟเคฎเคฏเค•เคฐเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tauscher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penukar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั€ั‚ะตั€ะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ barterowicz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ฉใ€…ไบคๆ›่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bartereur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ truequero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท takasรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ๋ฌผ๊ตํ™˜์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุงูŠุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barterista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ barterista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปฅ็‰ฉๆ˜“็‰ฉ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ barterist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skipti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะผะฐััƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ticarษ™tรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ truequero

Etymology

The term 'barterer' comes from the root word 'barter', which originates from the early 15th century. The word is derived from the Old French 'barater', meaning 'to cheat or to exchange'. Initially used to describe a form of trade that did not involve money, it reflects a time when direct exchange was the only mode of transaction. As societies evolved and money became the standard medium of exchange, bartering fell out of mainstream use but remained present in certain communities and alternate economies. The concept revived in the late 20th century alongside movements emphasizing sustainable living and local economies. Today, barterers play an important role in various informal economic systems, indicating a continued relevance of this age-old practice.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,075, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.