fair trade

¹

noun

1. trade carried on under a fair-trade agreement.

fair-trade

²

[fair-treyd]

verb (used with object)

fair-traded, fair-trading 

1. to sell (a commodity) under a fair-trade agreement.

verb (used without object)

fair-traded, fair-trading 

1. to sell a commodity under a fair-trade agreement.

adjective

1. subject to or resulting from a fair-trade agreement.

   fair-trade items; fair-trade prices.

fair trade

noun

1. 1. the practice of directly benefiting producers in the developing world by buying straight from them at a guaranteed price

   2. ( as modifier )

      fair-trade coffee

Other Word Forms

• fair-trader noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fair trade¹

First recorded in 1715–25

Origin of fair trade²

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Instead, she says that the reputable ones, which she calls "solidarity intermediaries" help establish an equitable system for purchasing mochilas, ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions through fair trade principles.

From BBC

"The report also clearly shows that the world has changed, which is why I will be in Washington this week defending British interests and making the case for free and fair trade," Reeves said.

From BBC

Trump has said he believes tariffs are needed to bring “fair trade,” protect U.S. workers and reduce the trade deficit.

From Los Angeles Times

As one member of the latter told the New York Times, farmers don’t want handouts but, rather, “access to a free and fair trade market.”

From Los Angeles Times

Trump’s advisors say the new policy will bring about an overdue correction, returning fair trade practices, ultimately raising significant revenue for the federal government and bringing back manufacturing to U.S. shores.

From Los Angeles Times