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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'commercium', formed by combining 'com' (together) and 'mercium' (goods, merchandise). The term originated in ancient Roman times to describe the collective trading and exchange of goods among people gathered in commercial spaces.
Breakdown
com- (together) + -mercium (goods, merchandise, from merx meaning wares). The suffix -ium forms a noun denoting the action or practice of trading together.
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🔗Collocations
📝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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