Barterer: meaning, definitions and examples
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barterer
[ หbษหrtษrษr ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น trocador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคจเคฟเคฎเคฏเคเคฐเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Tauscher
๐ฎ๐ฉ penukar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐััะตัะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ barterowicz
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฉใ ไบคๆ่
๐ซ๐ท bartereur
๐ช๐ธ truequero
๐น๐ท takasรงฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌผ๋ฌผ๊ตํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุงูุถ
๐จ๐ฟ barterista
๐ธ๐ฐ barterista
๐จ๐ณ ไปฅ็ฉๆ็ฉ่
๐ธ๐ฎ barterist
๐ฎ๐ธ skipti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะผะฐัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ticarษtรงi
๐ฒ๐ฝ truequero
Word origin
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.