mercantile (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/
Definition
Relating to trade, commerce, or the business of buying and selling goods for profit.
Examples
The small town grew wealthy due to its strategic position on the major mercantile routes.
He pursued a mercantile career, eventually managing a large import-export firm in London.
The government implemented new policies to protect the nation's mercantile interests abroad.
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