Shopkeepers: meaning, definitions and examples
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shopkeepers
[ ˈʃɒpˌkiːpə(r)s ]
retail
A person who owns or manages a shop or store, typically responsible for selling goods and assisting customers.
Synonyms
merchant, retailer, store owner
Examples of usage
- The shopkeeper greeted every customer with a smile.
- The shopkeeper restocked the shelves with new products.
Translations
Translations of the word "shopkeepers" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lojistas
🇮🇳 दुकानदारों
🇩🇪 Ladenbesitzer
🇮🇩 pedagang
🇺🇦 крамарі
🇵🇱 sklepikarze
🇯🇵 店主
🇫🇷 commerçants
🇪🇸 comerciantes
🇹🇷 dükkan sahipleri
🇰🇷 상점 주인
🇸🇦 أصحاب المتاجر
🇨🇿 obchodníci
🇸🇰 obchodníci
🇨🇳 店主
🇸🇮 trgovci
🇮🇸 kaupmenn
🇰🇿 дүкен иелері
🇬🇪 მაღაზიის მფლობელები
🇦🇿 mağaza sahibləri
🇲🇽 comerciantes
Word origin
The term 'shopkeeper' dates back to the 16th century and is a combination of 'shop' and 'keeper'. Shopkeepers have played a vital role in the economy by providing goods to consumers. They have evolved from small local businesses to larger retail chains over time.
See also: shop, shopaholics, shopkeeper, shoppe, shopper, shoppers, shopping.