manufacturer
[ man-yuh-fak-cher-er ]
/ ˌmæn yəˈfæk tʃər ər /
noun
a person, group, or company that owns or runs a manufacturing plant.
a person, group, or company that manufactures.
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Origin of manufacturer
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British Dictionary definitions for manufacturer
manufacturer
/ (ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃərə) /
noun
a person or business concern that manufactures goods or owns a factory
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Word Origin and History for manufacturer
manufacturer
1719, "worker in a manufacturing establishment," agent noun from manufacture (v.). Meaning "one who employs workers in manufacturing" is from 1752.
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