trade-reliant
|trade-re-li-ant|
/treɪd rɪˈlaɪənt/
dependent on trade
Etymology
'trade-reliant' originates from the combination of 'trade' and 'reliant', where 'trade' refers to the exchange of goods and services, and 'reliant' means dependent on something.
'trade' and 'reliant' have been used in English since the 14th and 16th centuries, respectively, and combined in modern English to form 'trade-reliant'.
Initially, 'trade' meant 'path or course', and 'reliant' meant 'to depend on'. Over time, 'trade-reliant' evolved to mean economic dependence on trade.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
heavily dependent on trade, especially international trade, for economic stability or growth.
The country's economy is highly trade-reliant, making it vulnerable to global market fluctuations.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 11:54