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trading class

[/ˈtreɪdɪŋ klæs/]
nounpl: trading classes
classe mercantil
1. A social class composed of merchants, traders, and businesspeople engaged in commercial activities
The trading class grew wealthy during the colonial period due to increased commerce.
A classe mercantil enriqueceu durante o período colonial devido ao aumento do comércio.
2. An instructional class or course that teaches trading skills, such as stock market or commodity trading
She enrolled in a trading class to learn about forex markets.
Ela se matriculou em uma aula de negociação para aprender sobre mercados de câmbio.
Synonyms
merchant classcommercial classbourgeoisiebusiness classtrader education course
Antonyms
working classaristocracynobility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
classe mercantil
Standard term for merchant social class
São Paulo
classe comerciante
Alternative term emphasizing commerce aspect
Portugal
classe mercantil
Historical term for merchant class during monarchy
General
aula de negociação/trading
Modern usage for educational trading courses

Related Idioms & Phrases

rise in the trading class
trading class status
a man of the trading class
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