What is another word for entrepot?
Pronunciation:
[ ˌɒntɹɪpˈɒt], [ ˌɒntɹɪpˈɒt], [ ˌɒ_n_t_ɹ_ɪ_p_ˈɒ_t]
Synonyms for Entrepot:
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n.
• depot • entrepot • location • storage Other relevant words:
- Ambries ,
- Ambry ,
- Argosies ,
- Depositary ,
- argosy ,
- deposit ,
- depository ,
- port ,
- repository ,
- storage .
How to use "Entrepot" in context?
The word "entrepot" originates from the Dutch word "engtepte", meaning "step or stage." A Dutch entrepot was a port where valuable goods, such as spices and other luxuries, were exchanged for gold or other valuable commodities. Over the centuries, the definition of an entrepot has broadened to include any port or trading center where goods and commodities are exchanged. Today, an entrepot can be found anywhere there is a demand for goods and services and a source of supply. They can be found in major urban centers and rural villages, on both coasts and around the world.
Paraphrases for Entrepot:
Paraphrases are highlighted according to their relevancy:
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Independent
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Adjective
re-.
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Adjective
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Other Related
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Adjective
transshipment, Re-export, re-exports.
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Noun, singular or mass
transshipment, Re-export.
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Adjective
Hyponym for Entrepot:
n.
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location
port.
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location
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