compradore

/kɒmprædɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who acts as a middleman or agent in a business transaction, often in a foreign country; a business associate or partner.

“The comprador class played a significant role in the country’s economic development during the colonial era.”

2. noun

A person who purchases goods for resale in their own country, often from a foreign country, especially in a time of scarcity or restriction.

“The government imposed strict regulations on the activities of compradors to control inflation.”

Synonyms

  • agent
  • broker
  • business associate
  • middleman

Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • beneficiary