Trader Meaning
/ˈtɹeɪdə(ɹ)/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
Listen pronunciation
Definition
nounOne who earns a living by trading goods or securities.
nameA surname.
Sentence Examples
I was almost deceived by a certain trader's sweet words into making a huge loss.
The oldest brother became a successful trader.
Sami began a lucrative career as a diamond trader.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
None
CEFR Practice Quiz
The stock market ____ bought and sold shares to make a profit.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He works as a professional stock ____ and spends a lot of his time monitoring the global financial markets today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English trade Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English trader From trade + -er.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"On November 29 1952, a special train ran from Sunderland to Leeds for Christmas shoppers and those attending a Leeds vs. Brentford match. It caused controversy, with Sunderland traders protesting that their shops were just as good as those in Leeds."
— 2023 December 27, David Turner, “Silent lines...”, in RAIL, number 999, page 29:
Explore More B1 Vocabulary Words
CEFR Practice Quiz
The stock market ____ bought and sold shares to make a profit.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He works as a professional stock ____ and spends a lot of his time monitoring the global financial markets today.