shopkeepershop‧keep‧er /ˈʃɒpˌkiːpə $ ˈʃɑːpˌkiːpər/ noun [countable] especially British English 
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Thesaurus- A lot of the smaller shopkeepers didn't have any insurance at all.
- Many immigrants have been highly successful as shopkeepers.
- The shopkeeper chased the boys out of his shop, accusing them of stealing.
- The money for the Christmas lights was raised by a group of local shopkeepers, who want to attract shoppers to the area.
- But the bad news for shopkeepers is good news for security specialists.
- He had failed miserably in an attempt to persuade a Goan shopkeeper to buy a shipment of canned milk.
- More than 70,000 shopkeepers have been forced to put up the shutters in the past year.
- One side kidnaps women over bungled drug deals, rapes other women, attacks shopkeepers and, occasionally, shoots the police.
- To such scenes his narrator is introduced by the shopkeeper Gedali, believer in a peaceful Revolution.
Longman Language Activatorsomeone who sells things in a shop► shopkeeper
Collocations especially British someone who owns or is in charge of a small shop: · The shopkeeper chased the boys out of his shop, accusing them of stealing.· Many immigrants have been highly successful as shopkeepers.
► proprietor formal someone who owns a small shop: · Proprietor Ginny Gavin serves fresh croissants and fruit at breakfast to guests at her inn.proprietor of: · Dan Conrad, the proprietor of Conrad's Bookstore, says that small stores such as his offer service and convenience.
► merchant American written someone who owns or is in charge of a shop: · Local merchants have had trouble with vandals breaking windows.· Merchants say sales have not been affected by the road repairs.
► sales assistant also shop assistant British, /sales clerk American someone who deals with customers in a shop and sells them things: · Rowan worked as a sales assistant in a Beverly Hills shopping mall.· She's a shop assistant in the shoe department.· Get advice from a knowledgeable sales clerk.
► salesman/saleswoman/salesperson someone whose job is to persuade people, shops, and companies to buy their company's products: · I worked for a while as a salesman for a big computer corporation.· Gail has been the firm's top saleswoman for the last two years.
► sales staff the members of a company whose job is to persuade people to buy that company's products, or to sell goods to people in a shop: · The company has a sales staff of 600.· Customers liked the personal service the sales staff provided.
► vendor someone who sells things to people in the street: · Outside the theatre, there was a row of flower vendors.· Frank stopped to buy the evening paper from a news vendor.street vendor: · Flags sold by street vendors fluttered in the crowd of about 5,000.
people who work in a shop► sales assistant/shop assistant British /sales clerk American someone whose job is to serve customers and sell things in a shop, especially in a big shop such as a department store: · She was a bit rude, that shop assistant, don't you think?· I'm working weekends as a sales clerk.
► manager someone who is in charge of a shop: · I'd like to see the manager please.branch/area manager (=someone who is manager of all the shops owned by one particular company in one area): · Ron was promoted to branch manager of the North West region.
► shopkeeper British someone who owns or manages a small shop: · A lot of the smaller shopkeepers didn't have any insurance at all.· The money for the Christmas lights was raised by a group of local shopkeepers, who want to attract shoppers to the area.
► market trader British someone who sells things in a market: · The market traders have started a petition to try and stop the development going ahead.
WORD SETS► Occupationsaccountant, nounactuary, nounadministrator, nounadviser, nounadvocate, nounamanuensis, nounarchivist, nounarmourer, nounauctioneer, nounaudiotypist, nounbackroom boy, nounbailiff, nounbaker, nounbanker, nounbarber, nounbargee, nounbarkeeper, nounbarker, nounbarmaid, nounbarman, nounbartender, nounbeachcomber, nounbeadle, nounbellboy, nounbellhop, nounbiographer, nounblacksmith, nounboatman, nounboatswain, nounbodyguard, nounboffin, nounbombardier, nounbookseller, nounboss, nounbotanist, nounbouncer, nounbreeder, nounbricklayer, nounbuckaroo, nounbuilder, nounbureaucrat, nounbutcher, nounbutler, nounbuyer, nouncabin boy, nouncabinet-maker, nouncareer counselor, nouncareers officer, nouncaretaker, nouncarpenter, nouncarter, nouncashier, nouncaterer, nounCEO, nouncertified public accountant, nounchairman, nounchambermaid, nounchandler, nounchar, nouncharlady, nouncharwoman, nounchef, nounchief executive officer, nounchief of staff, nounchildminder, nounchimney sweep, nouncleaner, nounclerk, nounclothier, nounclown, nouncoastguard, nouncobbler, nouncocktail waitress, nouncollier, nouncomedian, nouncomedienne, nouncomic, nouncommercial traveller, nouncommissionaire, nouncompositor, nounconcierge, nounconfectioner, nounconsultant, nouncook, nouncooper, nouncopy editor, nouncopywriter, nouncorrespondent, nouncostermonger, nouncounsellor, nouncourier, nouncowboy, nouncowgirl, nouncowhand, nouncowpoke, nounCPA, nouncraftsman, nouncrew, nouncrewman, nouncrofter, nouncroupier, nouncurator, nouncustodian, noundaily, noundairymaid, noundairyman, noundelivery man, noundesigner, noundesk clerk, noundetective, noundick, noundietician, noundinner lady, noundisc jockey, noundispatch rider, noundistrict nurse, noundiver, nounDJ, noundocent, noundocker, noundogcatcher, noundog warden, noundomestic, noundomestic service, noundoorkeeper, noundoorman, noundowser, noundramatist, noundraper, noundraughtsman, noundressmaker, noundriver, noundrover, noundruggist, noundustbin man, noundustman, nouneducationalist, nouneducator, nounelectrician, nounengineer, nounescort, nounessayist, nounestate agent, nounexecutive, nounfarmer, nounfarmhand, nounfarrier, nounfire chief, nounfirefighter, nounfireman, nounfirst mate, nounfirst officer, nounfishmonger, nounfitter, nounflorist, nounflower girl, nounforeman, nounforewoman, nounfrogman, nounfruiterer, nounfunctionary, nounfuneral director, nounfurrier, noungaffer, noungamekeeper, noungarbage collector, noungarbage man, noungardener, noungatekeeper, noungaucho, noungendarme, nounghost writer, nounglazier, noungoatherd, noungoldsmith, noungondolier, noungoverness, noungovernor, noungravedigger, noungreengrocer, noungrip, noungrocer, noungroom, noungroundsman, nounground staff, nounguard, nounguest worker, nounguide, noungunner, noungunsmith, nounhack, nounhandler, nounhandmaiden, nounhandyman, nounhangman, nounharvester, nounhatter, nounhawker, nounheadhunter, nounhead teacher, nounhelper, nounherald, nounherbalist, nounherdsman, nounhired hand, nounhireling, nounhistorian, nounhomemaker, nounhomeworker, nounhouse husband, nounhousewife, nouniceman, nounillustrator, nounimpersonator, nounimpresario, nounindustrialist, nouninnkeeper, nouninspector, nouninterior decorator, nouninterpreter, nouninvestigator, nounjanitor, nounjester, nounjeweller, nounjoiner, nounjourno, nounJP, nounjudge, nounkeeper, nounlamplighter, nounlandlady, nounlandlord, nounlibrarian, nounlocksmith, nounlongshoreman, nounmagician, nounmaid, nounmaid of honour, nounmaidservant, nounmail carrier, nounmailman, nounmaitre d', nounmajordomo, nounman, nounmanagement consultant, nounmanservant, nounmason, nounmasseur, nounmasseuse, nounmatador, nounmathematician, nounmechanic, nounmedic, nounmenial, adjectivemenial, nounmerchant seaman, nounmidwife, nounmilkmaid, nounmilkman, nounmilliner, nounminder, nounminer, nounminiaturist, nounminister, nounmodel, nounmortician, nounmover, nounmovie star, nounnanny, nounnavvy, nounnewscaster, nounnewsreader, nounnight porter, nounnight watchman, nounnovelist, nounnumber cruncher, nounnurse, nounnursemaid, nounnurseryman, nounnursery nurse, nounnursing, nounobstetrician, nounoccupation, nounodd-job man, nounoilman, nounold salt, nounoptician, nounostler, nounpacker, nounpaediatrician, nounpaediatrics, nounpageboy, nounpainter, nounpalmist, nounpaperboy, nounpaper girl, nounpaper-pusher, nounparachutist, nounparalegal, nounparamedic, nounpark keeper, nounparliamentarian, nounpathology, nounpawnbroker, nounpeasant, nounpedlar, nounpen pusher, nounpensioner, nounperformer, nounpersonal assistant, nounpharmacist, nounphotographer, nounpipe fitter, nounplanter, nounplasterer, nounplaywright, nounploughman, nounplumber, nounpoet, nounpolice, nounporter, nounpostman, nounpotter, nounpractitioner, nounprinter, nounprivate detective, nounprivate eye, nounprivate investigator, nounprivate practice, nounprivate secretary, nounpro, nounpro, adjectiveprobation officer, nounprofession, nounprofessional, adjectiveprofessional, nounprofessionally, adverbprogrammer, nounproperty developer, nounprostitute, nounpsychiatrist, nounpsychiatry, nounpsychoanalyst, nounpublican, nounpublic defender, nounpublicist, nounpublic prosecutor, nounpublic relations, nounpublisher, nounpurser, nounquantity surveyor, nounquestion master, nounrabbi, nounradiographer, nounradiologist, nounrag-and-bone-man, nounrancher, nounranger, nounreal estate agent, nounreceptionist, nounrecruit, nounrector, nounregistrar, nounrepo man, nounreporter, nounrestaurateur, nounretailer, nounreviewer, nounroadie, nounroad manager, nounrookie, nounroughneck, nounroustabout, nounsailor, nounsalesclerk, nounsalesgirl, nounsalesman, nounsalesperson, nounsales representative, nounsaleswoman, nounsanitation worker, nounscalper, nounschoolmaster, nounschoolmistress, nounschoolteacher, nounscout, nounscout, verbscrew, nounscribe, nounscrubber, nounsea captain, nounseaman, nounseamstress, nounsecretary, nounsecurity guard, nounsemi-professional, adjectiveservant, nounshepherd, nounshepherdess, nounship's chandler, nounshipwright, nounshoemaker, nounshopkeeper, nounsilversmith, nounsmith, nounsoldier, nounsoldier of fortune, nounspaceman, nounspiv, nounstallholder, nounstationer, nounsteeplejack, nounsteersman, nounsteno, nounstenographer, nounstevedore, nounstockbroker, nounstoker, nounstorekeeper, nounstraight man, nounstringer, nounstructural engineer, nounstylist, nounsubmariner, nounsuperintendent, nounsurveyor, nounsweep, nounswineherd, nountailor, nountanner, nountaster, nountattooist, nountaxidermist, nounteamster, nountelecommuter, nounteller, nountemp, nountemp, verbtinker, nountobacconist, nountown crier, nountrade, nountradesman, nountraffic warden, nountranslator, nountrapper, nountravel agent, nountravelling salesman, nountreasurer, nountroubleshooter, nountrucker, nounturner, nountypist, nountypographer, nounundertaker, noununderwriter, nounusher, nounusherette, nounusurer, nounvalet, nounvaluer, nounvice-president, nounvideo jockey, nounvillein, nounvintner, nounvocation, nounvocational, adjectivewaiter, nounwaitress, nounwallah, nounwarden, nounwarder, nounwasherwoman, nounwatchmaker, nounwatchman, nounweaver, nounwelder, nounwhaler, nounwheelwright, nounwindow cleaner, nounwindow dresser, nounwoodcutter, nounwoodsman, nounworkman, nounWPC, nounwrangler, nounwriter, nounyeoman, nounzoo-keeper, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► local
someone who owns or is in charge of a small shop SYN storekeeper American English· The ruling has been attacked by local shopkeepers and by a member of the town council.· She said she believed in letting her children learn from life experiences such a interacting with local shopkeepers.· The piazza itself was filled with the stalls of local merchants and shopkeepers.· Never tell local shopkeepers that you are going on holiday, or announce the fact in a public place.· The station had been cleared just minutes before. Local shopkeepers said they were unable to hear any explosion.· Obviously, it will be a great bonus if you can win the support of local shopkeepers.· If not, a local shopkeeper may be willing to help.
► small· These visitors provide a new source of income for the small shopkeepers of the villages.· If you had been a small shopkeeper with some money why might you have done the same?· First, there always has been and always will be room for a small shopkeeper with a bright idea.· Prominent campaigners are invariably selected, but the trawl also includes scientists and journalists, small shopkeepers and major supermarkets.· Using these films as the main teaching aid, the company initiated a programme of management training for small shopkeepers.