trader

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtreɪdə(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈtreɪɾɚ/

• Audio (UK)

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• Homophone: traitor

Noun

Singular trader

Plural traders

1. (countable) A trader is someone who tries to make a profit by buying something at a low price and then selling it at a higher price.
   • Synonym: merchant

   Many traders often come to this market to sell their goods.