The trading power
Example: The trading power of the city grew rapidly during the Middle Ages.
Definition
"The trading power" refers to the economic and political influence exerted by a city, country, or organization through its commercial activities, trade networks, and control over markets. It often indicates the ability to dominate or significantly impact trade during a particular historical period.
Etymology
The phrase "the trading power" combines "trading," derived from the Old English 'tradung' meaning the act of buying and selling goods, and "power," from the Latin 'potere,' meaning ability or capacity. Together, it reflects the historical significance of commerce as a source of strength and influence.
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"The trading power" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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