American English pronunciation
How to pronounce mercantile
IPA transcription: ['mɚkən,taɪl]
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Adjective
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of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
“mercantile theories”
“mercantile system”
Adjective
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profit oriented; ; - John Buchan
“a commercial book”
“preached a mercantile and militant patriotism”
“a mercenary enterprise”
“a moneymaking business”
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relating to or characteristic of trade or traders; - Van Wyck Brooks
“the mercantile North was forging ahead”
Usage examples
- After his term ended he returned to his home and mercantile business at Drawbridge.
- In his early twenties McNair opened a mercantile business in Jackson, Mississippi.
- After his military service, Pettit resumed a mercantile career, this time in Philadelphia.
- Tamils were noted for their martial, religious and mercantile activities beyond their native borders.
- Most of these are engaged in mercantile life, and a few are manufacturers.
- Places to eat include the Torpedo Alley Galley on base, Keyport Mercantile, Casa Mexico.
- Parry's is the oldest surviving mercantile name in Chennai.
- The father also arranged for the youth's apprenticeship in at least one mercantile house.
- The word "Chettiars" refer to the social caste of mercantile bankers.
- Murlagan settled in Montreal where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits.