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trader

n.
US //ˈtɹeɪdɝ// UK //tɹˈeɪdɐ// trad·er
  1. 1 finance or commerce (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    someone who buys and sells things like stocks, currencies, or products to make a profit.

    an individual who executes the purchase and sale of financial instruments or physical commodities, either for their own account or on behalf of a firm.

    Example

    The currency trader watched the screens closely as the value of the dollar changed.

    Example

    Professional traders often rely on complex algorithms to identify small price discrepancies in the global energy markets before their competitors can react.

  2. 2 a local business owner (n.)
    B1 Intermediate British English

    a person who runs a small business or sells goods in a market.

    a person engaged in retail or wholesale trade, often used in the context of small-scale or local commerce.

    Example

    Local traders are worried that the new shopping mall will take away their customers.

    Example

    The association of independent traders petitioned the council to reduce parking fees in the town centre to encourage more foot traffic for foot traffic.

Origin

From trade + -er.

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