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importer

im·port
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    • [verb im-pawrt, -pohrt; noun im-pawrt, -pohrt]
    • /verb ɪmˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt; noun ˈɪm pɔrt, -poʊrt/
    • /ɪmˈpɔː.tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb im-pawrt, -pohrt; noun im-pawrt, -pohrt]
    • /verb ɪmˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt; noun ˈɪm pɔrt, -poʊrt/

Definitions of importer word

  • verb with object importer to bring in (merchandise, commodities, workers, etc.) from a foreign country for use, sale, processing, reexport, or services. 1
  • verb with object importer to bring or introduce from one use, connection, or relation into another: foreign bodies imported into the blood; foodstuffs imported from the farm. 1
  • verb with object importer to convey as meaning or implication; signify: Her words imported a change of attitude. 1
  • verb with object importer to involve as a necessary circumstance; imply: Religion imports belief. 1
  • verb with object importer Computers. to bring (documents, data, etc.) into one software program from another. 1
  • verb with object importer Archaic. to be of consequence or importance to; concern. 1

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Origin of importer

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English importen < Latin importāre. See im-1, port5

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Parts of speech for Importer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

importer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

importer usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for importer

noun importer

  • shipper — a person who discusses, writes about, or takes an interest in a romantic relationship between fictional characters, whether or not the romance actually exists in the original book, show, etc.: Harry Potter/Hermione Granger shippers.
  • trader — a person who trades; a merchant or businessperson.
  • carrier — A carrier is a vehicle that is used for carrying people, especially soldiers, or things.
  • distributor — a person or thing that distributes.
  • wholesaler — the sale of goods in quantity, as to retailers or jobbers, for resale (opposed to retail).

Antonyms for importer

noun importer

  • porter — the left-hand side of a vessel or aircraft, facing forward.

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