Bookseller: meaning, definitions and examples
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bookseller
[ ˈbʊkˌsɛl.ər ]
selling books
A bookseller is a person or business that sells books. This can include a variety of settings such as independent bookshops, large chain stores, or online retailers. They play an important role in the literary market by providing access to literature and often engaging with the local reading community.
Synonyms
book dealer, book merchant, bookshop owner.
Examples of usage
- The bookseller recommended a fantastic novel.
- She works as a bookseller in a quaint little shop.
- The online bookseller has a vast selection.
- Many authors appreciate the support from local booksellers.
Translations
Translations of the word "bookseller" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vendedor de livros
🇮🇳 पुस्तक विक्रेता
🇩🇪 Buchhändler
🇮🇩 penjual buku
🇺🇦 книготорговець
🇵🇱 handlowiec książkowy
🇯🇵 書店員
🇫🇷 libraire
🇪🇸 librero
🇹🇷 kitap satıcısı
🇰🇷 서점 직원
🇸🇦 بائع كتب
🇨🇿 knihkupec
🇸🇰 knihkupec
🇨🇳 书商
🇸🇮 knjigar
🇮🇸 bókaverslun
🇰🇿 кітап сатушы
🇬🇪 წიგნების გამყიდველი
🇦🇿 kitab satıcısı
🇲🇽 librero
Etymology
The term 'bookseller' originates from the combination of 'book' and 'seller', where 'book' has Old English roots in 'bōc', which referred to a written document or any volume of collected pages. The word 'seller' comes from the Old English 'sellan', meaning to give, sell, or provide, which can be traced back to Proto-Germanic origins. The profession as we understand it began to take shape in the late Middle Ages, particularly with the advent of the printing press in the 15th century, which allowed for books to be produced on a larger scale. This led to a growing demand for books and subsequently, an increase in vendors specializing in their sale. Over time, booksellers evolved from small traders to important figures in the literary world, often serving as a bridge between authors and readers.