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manufacturer

American  
[man-yuh-fak-cher-er] / ˌmæn yəˈfæk tʃər ər /

noun

  1. a person, group, or company that owns or runs a manufacturing plant.

  2. a person, group, or company that manufactures.

manufacturer British  
/ ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃərə /

noun

  1. a person or business concern that manufactures goods or owns a factory

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Etymology

Origin of manufacturer

First recorded in 1710–20; manufacture + -er 1

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