commerce
ˈkɒmɜːrs
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Definition of commerce - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

tradebuying and selling of goods and services
  • The rise of digital platforms has transformed global commerce.
  • Local commerce thrives during the holiday season.
  • Commerce between the two countries has increased.
business mercantilism trade
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Expressions with commerce

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buying and selling goods online
E-commerce has revolutionized the retail industry.
hub for trade and economic activities
The city developed a commerce center to boost the local economy.
organization of local businesses that promotes trade and manufacturing in a region
The chamber of commerce and industry supports new companies in the city.
buying and selling goods online
Electronic commerce has revolutionized the retail industry.
trade or business activity carried on between different states in a country
Federal regulations apply because the company is engaged in interstate commerce.
buying and selling using social media platforms
Social commerce lets you buy clothes directly on Instagram.

Origin of commerce

Latin, commercium (trade) + -ce (noun suffix)

Terms with commerce included in their meaning

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commerce
visit stores to browse or buy items
commerce
the activity of buying goods or services
commerce
book listing items for sale or display
commerce
business organization selling goods or services
commerce
person who buys goods or services
commerce
reduction in price
commerce
event for buying and selling merchandise
commerce
request for goods or services

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  1. French:commerce, ...
  2. German:Handel, ...
  3. Italian:commercio, ...
  4. Spanish:comercio, ...
  5. Portuguese:negócios, ...
  6. Chinese:商业, ...
  7. Japanese:商業, ...
  8. Arabic:تِجَارَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִסְחָר, ...
  10. Russian:коммерция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:комерція, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यापार, ...

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