Import
/ɪmˈpɔːrt/noun
To bring goods or services into a country from abroad for sale.
Did you know?The act of importing has ancient roots in trade, often linked to the exchange of not just goods, but also cultural beliefs and magical practices.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
importare
“to carry in, bring in”
Old French
Old French
importer
“to bring in goods from abroad”
Middle English
Middle English
importen
“to bring in goods or knowledge from foreign lands”
Modern English
English
import
“to bring in commodities or services from outside a nation's borders”