procurer

/ˈprɒkjʊər, prəˈkjʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or business that supplies or buys goods or services for others, especially for a government or a large organization

“The procurer of the event handled all the logistics and arrangements.”

2. verb

to obtain or provide something, especially for a particular purpose

“The company will procure new equipment to improve efficiency.”

3. noun

a person who procures or supplies prostitutes

“The procurer was arrested for human trafficking.”

Synonyms

  • acquirer
  • provider
  • supplier

Antonyms

  • consumer
  • purchaser