negotiant

noun

ne·go·ti·ant ni-ˈgō-sh(ē-)ənt

: one that negotiates

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The latter is primarily a Bordeaux negotiant that is also active in the Cognac sector. —

Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 May 2022

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French négociant "merchant, trader," going back to Middle French, noun derivative (perhaps after Italian negoziante) from present participle of negocier "to do business, trade," borrowed from Latin negōtiārī — more at negotiate

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of negotiant was in 1611

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