Recent Examples on the WebThe latter is primarily a Bordeaux negotiant that is also active in the Cognac sector.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 May 2022
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French négociant "merchant, trader," going back to Middle French, noun derivative (perhaps after Italian negoziante) from present participle of negocier "to do business, trade," borrowed from Latin negōtiārī — more at negotiate
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