Definition

A person who exchanges money or deals with currency, often in banking or finance.

Example

The cambist helped me convert my dollars into euros for my trip.

Conversation

Hey, do you know what a cambist is?

Yeah, it's someone who deals with currency exchange, right?

Exactly! I met one at the bank today, and it was fascinating to hear him talk about it.

That sounds interesting! I never knew there was a specific term for that.

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Root Explanation

Cambist originates from the German word 'Kambist', which is derived from the Latin 'cambium' (meaning exchange or change). The term refers to a person who deals in currency exchange or foreign exchange transactions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cambium' meaning exchange — a cambist is someone who specializes in exchanging currencies.

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