Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fur-trade
noun
/fɜr treɪd/
Definition
The fur trade is the business of buying and selling animal fur for use in clothing and other goods.
Examples
- The fur trade played a significant role in the exploration of North America.
- Many indigenous peoples were involved in the fur trade, exchanging fur for European goods.
- The decline of the fur trade in the 19th century was influenced by changing fashion and wildlife conservation.
Meaning
It refers to the industry and commerce that involves trading animal pelts, particularly in the context of historical economic activities in North America and other regions.
Synonyms
- fur commerce
- fur industry
- peltry trade
