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Synonyms of purveyor

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Another word for purveyor is achatour. Other synonyms of purveyor are proveditor and provedore.

Synonyms and similar words for purveyor

nounOne who purveys (“furnishes, provides; gets, procures”); a supplier; specifically, one in the...

  • achatourA purveyor of provisions; a provedore.
  • chandler
  • proveditorOne employed to procure supplies, as for an army, a steamer, etc.; a purveyor; one who provides for another.
  • provedoreA person or business that provides supplies, particularly food and beverages.
  • provisorOne who provides; a purveyor.

nounAn officer who obtained provisions such as accommodation and food for the household of a monarch or...

  • foregoerA purveyor of the king or other high-ranking person, who provided for his household.

Meaning of purveyor

  1. noun One who purveys (“furnishes, provides; gets, procures”); a supplier; specifically, one in the business of supplying food or other necessary material goods; a provisioner.
  2. noun An officer who obtained provisions such as accommodation and food for the household of a monarch or some other high-ranking person; also, an officer in charge of obtaining provisions for an army, a city, etc.
  3. noun A person or group that promotes or spreads an idea, a viewpoint, etc.

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Questions about synonyms of purveyor

What is another word for purveyor?
Purveyor has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as achatour, proveditor and provedore.
What does purveyor mean?
Purveyor means one who purveys (“furnishes, provides; gets, procures”); a supplier; specifically, one in the business of supplying food or other necessary material goods; a provisioner.

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