Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

commission-merchant

Noun

/kəˈmɪʃ.ən ˈmɜr.tʃənt/

Definition

A commission-merchant is a type of merchant who buys and sells goods on behalf of others, earning a commission for their services.

Examples

The commission-merchant helped local farmers sell their produce in the city market.
As a commission-merchant, she provided valuable market insights to her clients.

Meaning

This term refers to an individual or business that facilitates transactions for customers, handling the details of buying and selling but not taking ownership of the goods themselves.