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单词 merchant adventurer
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Definition of merchant adventurer in English:

merchant adventurer

noun ˌməːtʃ(ə)nt ədˈvɛn(t)ʃ(ə)rə
historical
  • A merchant engaged in the organization and dispatch of trading expeditions overseas, and the establishment of factories and trading stations in foreign countries. Hence: a member of an association of such merchants incorporated by royal charter or other lawful authority.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Acts of Parliament. From merchant + adventurer.

Definition of merchant adventurer in US English:

merchant adventurer

nounˌməːtʃ(ə)nt ədˈvɛn(t)ʃ(ə)rə
historical
  • A merchant engaged in the organization and dispatch of trading expeditions overseas, and the establishment of factories and trading stations in foreign countries. Hence: a member of an association of such merchants incorporated by royal charter or other lawful authority.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Acts of Parliament. From merchant + adventurer.

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