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Merchant

/mˈɜrtʃənt/
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(noun) A person who traffics in commodities for profit.

The rich merchant adopted the boy and made him his heir.
Larger pirates often preyed on unarmed merchant ships.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The honest ____ was well-respected in the community for always providing high-quality goods at fair prices.

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