market
|mar-ket|
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/ˈmɑrkɪt/
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/ˈmɑːkɪt/
place for trade
Etymology
Etymology Information
'market' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'mercatus,' where 'merc-' meant 'trade' or 'commerce.'
Historical Evolution
'mercatus' transformed into the Old French word 'marché,' and eventually became the modern English word 'market' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place for trade,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a place or demand for buying and selling goods.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a place or area where goods and services are bought and sold.
The farmers' market is open every Saturday.
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Noun 2
the demand for a particular product or service.
There is a growing market for organic products.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35