Definition

A person or company that brings goods into a country from abroad for sale.

Example

The importer received a large shipment of electronics from Japan.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about becoming an importer for unique products?

That sounds interesting! What kind of products are you thinking about?

I was considering artisan crafts from different countries.

That could be really cool! I bet you’d find some amazing stuff.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Importer → It is formed from "import" (from Latin "importare", meaning to bring in) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An importer is a person who brings goods into a country from abroad.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'brings in' ('import') goods from another country — the '-er' just means a person who does that.

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