A merchant is someone who works in or owns a retail business and sells goods. ... The noun merchant has its Latin roots in the word merchari, meaning to trade.

Who is called a merchant?

A merchant is a person who trades in commodities produced by other people, especially one who trades with foreign countries. Historically, a merchant is anyone who is involved in business or trade. Merchants have operated for as long as industry, commerce, and trade have existed.

What does merchant mean example?

Merchant is defined as a person or company engaged in the business of selling or trading goods. A wholesaler is an example of a merchant. A retail store owner is an example of a merchant.