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Compradore

Definition:

A compradore refers to a local agent or intermediary, often found in Western colonies or trading posts, who facilitates trade between foreign merchants and local suppliers.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A local agent or intermediary who assists foreign merchants in conducting trade in a foreign location.

Usages:

Sense 1:

When the British merchants arrived in Canton, China, they relied on their trusted compradore to negotiate deals with local suppliers.

Sample Sentence: The compradore played a crucial role in facilitating business transactions between the merchant and the local craftsmen.

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