spice trader
Sells exotic seasonings
A spice trader is a merchant who buys and sells spices—historically one of the most lucrative and dangerous professions in commerce.
The spice trade drove exploration, colonization, and global economics for centuries, as traders transported pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves from Asia to European markets: The spice traders of Venice grew fabulously wealthy.
Today the term appears mostly in historical contexts or fantasy settings.
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Grower producing for household consumption
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spice tradersubsistence farmer
Grower producing for household consumption
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