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stationer

 

[ ˈsteɪʃəner ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

office supply

A stationer is a person or a business that sells stationery items, which can include paper, envelopes, writing implements, and other supplies needed for writing or office use. Stationers may also provide printing services, custom stationery, and crafting materials. Historically, stationers played a crucial role in the distribution of books, manuscripts, and other written works. Today, many stationers have adapted to offer online services to cater to a broader customer base.

Synonyms

office supply store, paper merchant, stationery store

Examples of usage

  • I need to visit the stationer to buy some envelopes.
  • The stationer has a great selection of pens and notebooks.
  • She works at a local stationer and helps customers find what they need.
  • I ordered my personalized stationery from an online stationer.

Translations

Translations of the word "stationer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 papelaria

🇮🇳 स्टेशनरी

🇩🇪 Papeterie

🇮🇩 alat tulis

🇺🇦 канцелярія

🇵🇱 artykuły biurowe

🇯🇵 文房具

🇫🇷 papeterie

🇪🇸 papelería

🇹🇷 kırtasiye

🇰🇷 문구류

🇸🇦 قرطاسية

🇨🇿 papírnictví

🇸🇰 papiernictvo

🇨🇳 文具

🇸🇮 pisarniški material

🇮🇸 skrifstofuvörur

🇰🇿 канцеляриялық тауарлар

🇬🇪 კანცელარიული ნივთები

🇦🇿 kanselyariya

🇲🇽 papelería

Word origin

The word 'stationer' originated from the Late Middle English period, stemming from the term 'stationer', which referred to a dealer in stationery goods. This term itself evolved from the Old French 'estacionaire', meaning one who has a permanent place of business. In the late Middle Ages, stationers typically operated out of an established location, selling a range of writing materials and books. By the 15th century, the profession became more formalized, especially with the advent of the printing press, as stationers played a key role in the dissemination of written knowledge. The Stationers' Company, established in 1557 in London, was one of the earliest guilds dedicated to regulating the trade of printed materials, further cementing the importance of stationers in the literary and educational landscape of the time.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,894, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.