Meaning & Definition of word "Exporter"

Exporter

/ɪkˈspɔːrtər/

noun:

  • 1. a person or organization that sells goods or services to another country.
    • Example: The exporter shipped 100 tons of rice to the international market.
  • 2. a business or entity that produces products to be sold abroad.
    • Example: As an exporter, the company is crucial in driving the national economy.
  • 3. a person who carries out the act of export.
    • Example: The exporter must comply with international trade regulations.
  • 4. an entity that manages all logistics and documentation required for exporting goods.
    • Example: The exporter handled all the paperwork necessary for customs clearance.

Etymology

Middle English, from the Latin 'exportare', where 'ex-' means 'out' and 'portare' means 'to carry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

export market:

A market where products are sold to foreign countries.

export license:

A government authorization required to export certain goods.

export trade:

The activity of selling goods or services to another country.

Related Words

importer:

A person or entity that brings goods or services into a country for sale.

trade:

The action of buying and selling goods and services.

Slang Meanings of exporter

Meaning: Ex

Example Sentence: He's an ex who now runs his own export business.

Meaning: Trade-slinger

Example Sentence: He's a trade-slinger, always moving products across borders.