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traders

 

[ ˈtreɪdərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

finance

A person who buys and sells goods or assets in financial markets.

Synonyms

broker, dealer, merchant

Examples of usage

  • Traders on the stock exchange were closely monitoring the market trends.
  • He started his career as a trader in the commodity market.
Context #2 | Noun

business

A person who engages in buying and selling goods or services.

Synonyms

retailer, seller, vendor

Examples of usage

  • Local traders have formed an association to promote fair trade practices.
  • The street was bustling with traders selling various products.

Translations

Translations of the word "traders" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comerciantes

🇮🇳 व्यापारी

🇩🇪 Händler

🇮🇩 pedagang

🇺🇦 торговці

🇵🇱 handlowcy

🇯🇵 トレーダー

🇫🇷 commerçants

🇪🇸 comerciantes

🇹🇷 tüccarlar

🇰🇷 상인

🇸🇦 تجار

🇨🇿 obchodníci

🇸🇰 obchodníci

🇨🇳 交易者

🇸🇮 trgovci

🇮🇸 kaupmenn

🇰🇿 саудагерлер

🇬🇪 ვაჭრები

🇦🇿 tacirlər

🇲🇽 comerciantes

Etymology

The term 'traders' originated from Middle English 'tradere', which came from Old French 'traidour', meaning 'dealer'. The concept of trading dates back to ancient times when individuals exchanged goods for mutual benefit. Over the centuries, traders have played a crucial role in the development of commerce and global economy.

See also: trade, tradeable, trademark, trader, tradesmen, tradesperson, trading.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,324 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.