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traders

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtɹeɪdɝz// UK //tɹˈeɪdəz// traders

n. people who buy and sell things to make a profit. You might see them working in a local market or at a large stock exchange.

n. individuals who engage in the transfer of goods, services, or financial instruments for the purpose of generating profit.


SIMPLE

The market traders set up their stalls early in the morning.

CONTEXTUAL

Professional traders monitor the global markets constantly to decide when to buy or sell shares for their clients.

COMPLEX

While some local traders focus on physical commodities like grain or textiles, others operate in high-frequency digital environments where they exchange currencies in fractions of a second.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'trader'; frequently used in both retail and financial contexts.

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