mercantile
3 synonyms for mercantile, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to trade, commerce, or the buying and selling of goods for profit.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
moneymaking
mercenary
How to use mercantile
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mercantile trade
mercantile class
mercantile interests
Etymology
From French mercantile, from Italian mercantile, from mercante ("merchant"), ultimately from Latin merx ("merchandise").
Full origin of mercantile →Frequently asked questions
What does “mercantile” mean?
The word “mercantile” means relating to trade, commerce, or the buying and selling of goods for profit. In plain terms, having to do with trade and commerce.
How do you pronounce “mercantile”?
“Mercantile” is pronounced MUR-kuhn-tyl (/ˈmɝ.kənˌtaɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “mercantile” in a sentence?
Here is “mercantile” used in a sentence: “The city grew rich as a mercantile hub in the 18th century.”
What part of speech is “mercantile”?
“Mercantile” is an adjective.
Where does the word “mercantile” come from?
The word “mercantile” comes from Latin. From French mercantile, from Italian mercantile, from mercante ("merchant"), ultimately from Latin merx ("merchandise").
Is “mercantile” a common word?
“Mercantile” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
