Emporia: meaning, definitions and examples

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emporia

 

[ ษชmหˆpษ”หrษชษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

place, market

Emporia refers to large commercial centers or markets where various goods are traded. Historically, these were bustling hubs of commerce, often located near trading routes, facilitating the exchange of not just goods but also cultures and ideas.

Synonyms

bazaar, marketplace, trading post

Examples of usage

  • The ancient emporia served as vital trade links between civilizations.
  • Modern emporia incorporate a wide range of businesses under one roof.
  • Tourists flock to the emporia to discover local crafts.
  • The emporium boasted a selection of spices from around the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "emporia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emporium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเคพเคจเฅเคฏ เคฌเคพเคœเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Handelsplatz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ emporium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะผะฟะพั€ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ emporium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒณใƒใƒชใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท emporium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ emporio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emporium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์— ํฌ๋ฆฌ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู…ุจูˆุฑูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emporium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ emporium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•†้“บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ emporium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ emporium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะผะฟะพั€ะธัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ›แƒžแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emporium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ emporio

Etymology

The term 'emporia' originates from the Greek word 'emporion', which means 'trading place' or 'market'. It was used in ancient times to describe specific locations where merchants gathered to sell their goods. These emporia were typically situated in strategic locations, such as near rivers or crossroads, which made them ideal for trade. Over time, the concept of emporia evolved, and the term came to represent not just physical marketplaces, but also broader commercial centers where a variety of goods could be found. The influence of various cultures contributed to the development of these emporia, enriching the trading practices and the diversity of products available.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,043, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.