Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trading-post

Noun

/ˈtreɪdɪŋ poʊst/

Definition

A trading-post is a location where goods and services are bought and sold, often in a remote area or among indigenous populations.

Examples

The fur traders established a trading-post near the river to facilitate their business with the local tribes.
Many trading-posts served as key hubs for commerce in the early days of colonial America.
She visited a historic trading-post that showcased the way traders lived and worked centuries ago.

Meaning

It refers to a type of outpost or station where traders can exchange commodities, historically significant for trade between different cultures, particularly during the exploration and colonial periods.