Meaning of the word merchant in English

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merchant

US /ˈmɝː.tʃənt/
UK /ˈmɝː.tʃənt/
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Noun

1.

a person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying merchandise to a particular trade

Example:
The silk merchant traveled extensively to source the finest fabrics.
He worked as a grain merchant for many years.
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