commerce — the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmɜːrs/
Korean meaning: 상업, 통상, 매매 활동
Korean pronunciation: 카-머스 (강세: 카)
Example Sentences
- My grandma still doesn't trust e-commerce and insists on paying with cash at physical stores.
- The commerce between the two countries increased by 30% this year.
- He studied commerce in college but ended up becoming a professional pizza taste tester.
commerce
NOUN//ˈkɑːmɜːrs//
the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale
Commerce connected merchants and customers across the city.
Commerce helped the port city grow.
Commerce drives progress and creates success.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'commercium'에서 유래되었으며, 'com(함께)'와 'mercium(상품)'이 결합된 단어입니다. 고대 로마 시대부터 사람들이 함께 모여 상품을 거래하던 모습에서 나온 말이에요.
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📝Examples
“My grandma still doesn't trust e-commerce and insists on paying with cash at physical stores.”
“The commerce between the two countries increased by 30% this year.”
“He studied commerce in college but ended up becoming a professional pizza taste tester.”
“The chamber of commerce organized a networking event for local businesses.”
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