barter n : an equal exchange; "we had no money so we had to live by barter" [syn: swap, swop, trade] v : exchange goods without involving money

English

Pronunciation

Barter \Bar"ter\

• Rhymes: -ɑː(r)tə(r)

Etymology

From barater, of uncertain origin (maybe Celtic).

Noun

1. an equal exchange; "we had no money so we had to live by barter"

Synonyms

• swap
• swop
• trade
• quid pro quo

Translations

Verb

1. exchange goods or services without involving money

Synonyms

• swap
• swop
• trade

Translations

For other uses, see Barter (disambiguation).

• Hyperinflation
• International trade
• List of international trade topics
• Local currency
• Local Exchange Trading System
• Natural economy
• Private currency
• Reciprocity (cultural anthropology)
• Simple living

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