exporter
UK: ɪkˈspɔːtə | US: ɪkˈspɔːrtər
n. a person, company, or country that sells goods or services to another country
vt. to send goods or services to another country for sale
exporter = ex<out> + port<carry> + er<agent noun suffix>
- ex<out>: Latin prefix meaning "out of" or "away from."
- port<carry>: From Latin portare (to carry), seen in words like "transport" and "import."
- er<agent noun suffix>: Denotes a person or thing performing an action (e.g., "teacher," "runner").
Etymology Origin:
The word "exporter" originates from Latin exportare (ex- "out" + portare "carry"), evolving through Old French exporter into Middle English. It reflects the concept of "carrying goods out" of a country for trade. The suffix "-er" standardizes it as an agent noun, aligning with similar occupational terms (e.g., "importer").
Brazil is a major exporter of coffee.
The company plans to exporter its products to Europe next year.
Small businesses often struggle to compete with large exporters.
The government introduced tax incentives for agricultural exporters.
She works as an exporter for a global electronics firm.