Word
fairtrade
PhoneticsFair·trade
US/ˈfer.treɪd/
UK/ˈfeə.treɪd/
Definition
n. a system that ensures farmers in developing countries receive a fair price for their coffee beans and work in safe conditions to improve their lives
n. an organized social movement and market-based model that guarantees a minimum price and ethical labor standards for producers in developing countries, specifically within the global coffee trade.
Examples
“I always buy Fairtrade coffee because I want to help farmers earn more money.”
“Many local cafes now display the Fairtrade logo to show they support ethical sourcing and sustainable farming practices.”
“The roastery's commitment to Fairtrade certification ensures that their supply chain remains transparent while mitigating the impact of volatile market prices on smallholder cooperatives.”
Examples
simple
“I always buy Fairtrade coffee because I want to help farmers earn more money.”
contextual
“Many local cafes now display the Fairtrade logo to show they support ethical sourcing and sustainable farming practices.”
complex
“The roastery's commitment to Fairtrade certification ensures that their supply chain remains transparent while mitigating the impact of volatile market prices on smallholder cooperatives.”
Real-World Examples
“Almost 70% of adults in the UK have purchased Fairtrade goods, including bananas, tea, or coffee, within the last year, despite financial pressures.” “Sales of Fairtrade coffee sales alone increased by 8% in the year 2013-14.” Etymology
A compound of the Old English words 'fæger' (meaning pleasing or just) and 'tredan' (to step or track), popularized as a specific certification label in the late 20th century.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.