importer

/ɪmˈpɔrtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, business, or organization that imports goods or commodities, especially from abroad.

“The company has been an importer of fine Italian wines for over a decade.”

2. verb

to import goods or commodities, especially from abroad, into a country or region.

“The country plans to import more food to address the current shortage.”

Synonyms

  • buyer
  • connoisseur
  • importer-exporter
  • purchaser

Antonyms

  • exporter
  • seller