Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mercantile

Adjective
/ˈmɜːrkənˌtaɪl/
Definition
Related to trade, commerce, or the buying and selling of goods.
Examples
  • The city has always been a mercantile hub, attracting traders from all over the region.
  • They established mercantile policies to promote local businesses.
  • The mercantile era saw a rise in international trade routes.
Meaning
The term ‘mercantile’ pertains to activities that involve commercial transactions and the business of selling products or services.
Synonyms
  • Commercial
  • Business
  • Trading
  • Market-based