free trader
noun
a person who advocates free trade.
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free-tradernouna person who supports or advocates free trade
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a person who supports or advocates free trade
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archaic a smuggler or smuggling vessel
Etymology
Origin of free trader
First recorded in 1690–1700; free trade + -er 1
Example Sentences
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He recalled her as an energetic, well-briefed free trader.
From New York Times • Sep. 3, 2022
He is also—contrary to Trump as well as some of his rivals in the upcoming primaries, notably Sen. Bernie Sanders—an unabashed free trader.
From Slate • May 2, 2019
Corchado, a budding free trader, is optimistic that American democracy and rule of law will boost both countries.
From Washington Post • Jun. 27, 2018
At a high-level summit promoting the project China’s President Xi Jinping on Sunday portrayed the country as a committed free trader and pledged more than $100 billion in new financing and assistance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2017
"But," objected Connie, "suppose a free trader dealt in goods as good as yours——" McTavish laughed.
From Connie Morgan in the Fur Country by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
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