mercantile

adjective
UK: /ˈmɜː.kən.taɪl/
US: /ˈmɝː.kən.taɪl/

  1. Relating to trade or commerce.

    1. The mercantile district is full of shops and offices.
    2. Their mercantile interests led them to support free trade policies.

  2. Having or showing a strong desire for trade and profit.

    1. His mercantile attitude was evident in every negotiation.
    2. The company adopted a mercantile approach to expand its market share internationally.

Synonyms

commercial economic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mercantile" in English means: Relating to trade or commerce., Having or showing a strong desire for trade and profit..

The phonetic transcription of "mercantile" is /ˈmɜː.kən.taɪl/ in British English and /ˈmɝː.kən.taɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mercantile": commercial, economic.

Example usage of "mercantile": "The mercantile district is full of shops and offices.". More examples on the page.