mercantile

mer·can·tile

adj \ˈmər-kən-ˌtēl, -ˌtī(-ə)l\

Definition of MERCANTILE

1

: of or relating to merchants or trading

2

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of mercantilism <mercantile system>

Origin of MERCANTILE

French, from Italian, from mercante merchant, from Latin mercant-, mercans, from present participle of mercari to trade — more at market

First Known Use: 1642

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with MERCANTILE

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