Commerce
/ˈkɒm.ɜːrs/noun
The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.
Did you know?The word 'commerce' traces back to a time when trade was seen as a divine act, connecting earthly goods to celestial order.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
commercium
“Trade or exchange, literally meaning 'to trade together'.”
Old French
Old French
comerce
“The act of trading or business.”
Middle English
Middle English
commerse
“Exchange of goods and services.”
Modern English
English
commerce
“The general activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.”
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