marketer

UK: ˈmɑːkɪtə | US: ˈmɑːrkɪtər

Definition
  1. n. a person or company that promotes or sells products or services

  2. n. a specialist in marketing strategies and consumer behavior

Structure
market <commercial trade>er <agent noun suffix>
Etymology

marketer = market<commercial trade> + er<agent noun suffix>

  • market: From Latin mercatus (trade, marketplace), via Old French marchiet. Retains the core meaning of commercial exchange.
  • er: A productive English suffix denoting "one who does" (e.g., teacher, runner).

Etymology Origin:
The word "marketer" emerged in the 20th century, combining "market" (rooted in Latin trade concepts) with the agentive suffix "-er." It reflects the professionalization of sales and promotion roles in modern commerce. The logic is straightforward: a "marketer" is literally "one who engages in markets."

Examples
  1. The marketer designed a campaign to target young adults.

  2. As a digital marketer, she specializes in social media advertising.

  3. The company hired a marketer to expand its global reach.

  4. Effective marketers understand consumer psychology deeply.

  5. He transitioned from sales to becoming a full-time marketer.