commerce

noun

social exchange, especially of opinions, attitudes, etc.

the United States federal department that promotes and administers domestic and foreign trade (including management of the census and the patent office)

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

Roots

merxmerc- · Latin · merchandise, wares

Synonyms for commerce

mercantilismn traden businessn marketingn enterprisen merchandisingn dealingsn

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