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merchant of death
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noun
a company, nation, or person that sells military arms on the international market, usually to the highest bidder and without scruple or regard for political ramifications.
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Origin of merchant of death
Phrase popularized by the book Merchants of Death (1934) by U.S. writers Helmut C. Engelbrecht (1895–1939) and Frank C. Hanighen (1899–1964)
Words nearby merchant of death
merchant flag, merchant guild, merchantman, merchant marine, merchant navy, merchant of death, merchant prince, merchant seaman, merchet, merci, Mercia
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