independent bookseller

noun phrase

Meaning

A person or small business owner who operates a bookstore without being part of a large national or international chain.

Examples

  • The local independent bookseller hosted a weekly reading group for neighborhood children.
  • Many readers prefer supporting an independent bookseller to ensure their community maintains a unique cultural space.

Synonyms: local bookstore owner, small-business bookseller, indie bookseller, proprietor of a bookshop