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Plural for a person who engages in commercial trade
“He had been an excellent businessman, a merchant of textiles. He had numerous shops throughout the city; he imported silks and linens and the finest of wools.”
Plural for a person who runs a business, or who is involved in business
“Tobin's grandfather, Michael Tobin, was a merchant who ran a general store and a small wool manufacturing operation.”
Plural for a (rich) person who lends, invests or makes money
“Roulet was a merchant who invested in the carrying trade and in large-scale land purchases in Pennsylvania and New York.”
Plural for a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman
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