Newsdealer: meaning, definitions and examples
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newsdealer
[ ˈnjuːzˌdiːlər ]
business retail
A newsdealer is a person or business that sells newspapers and magazines. They often operate small retail outlets or kiosks, providing customers with a variety of periodicals, including daily newspapers and weekly magazines. Newsdealers may also sell other items like snacks, drinks, and tobacco products. In many urban areas, newsdealers serve as a crucial source of news and information, especially for people on the go. The role of newsdealers has evolved with the rise of digital media, but they continue to play an important part in community life.
Synonyms
kiosk operator, newsagent, periodical vendor.
Examples of usage
- The newsdealer on the corner sells the latest newspapers.
- Many newsdealers also offer coffee and snacks.
- I stopped by the newsdealer to pick up a magazine.
Translations
Translations of the word "newsdealer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 revendedor de jornais
🇮🇳 समाचार विक्रेता
🇩🇪 Zeitungsdealer
🇮🇩 penjual koran
🇺🇦 продавець газет
🇵🇱 sprzedawca gazet
🇯🇵 新聞販売店
🇫🇷 revendeur de journaux
🇪🇸 vendedor de periódicos
🇹🇷 gazete satıcısı
🇰🇷 신문 판매원
🇸🇦 بائع صحف
🇨🇿 prodejce novin
🇸🇰 predajca novín
🇨🇳 报纸销售员
🇸🇮 prodajalec časopisov
🇮🇸 blöð sölumaður
🇰🇿 газет сатушы
🇬🇪 გაზეთის გამყიდველი
🇦🇿 qəzet satıcısı
🇲🇽 vendedor de periódicos
Etymology
The term 'newsdealer' originated in the mid-19th century, emerging from the combination of 'news' and 'dealer.' The word 'news' itself comes from the French word 'nouvelles,' which means 'new things.' The suffix 'dealer' indicates a person who sells or distributes. Originally, newsdealers were essential to the distribution of printed news in towns and cities, often selling newspapers from prominent publishers. As the media landscape evolved, newsdealers adapted by incorporating a wider variety of periodicals and convenience items. With the advent of digital news, the traditional role of newsdealers has faced challenges, but they remain a fixture in certain communities, serving as a physical point of access to printed information.