supplier

noun

sup·​pli·​er səˈplī(ə)r 

-īə

plural -s

: one that supplies: such as

a

: a country or area that supplies a raw material or commodity

b

: a manufacturer that produces a part for use in the product of another part

a supplier to the auto industry

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