independenttraders
nounUK /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt ˈtreɪdəz/
US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt ˈtreɪdərz/
People who run their own small shops or businesses and are not part of a big company.
The independent traders on our street sell fresh bread and handmade toys.
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2. Shop owners who work for themselves instead of for a large chain.
Independent traders often know their customers by name.
3. People who buy and sell goods on their own, without a boss.
The independent traders set their own prices and hours.
4. Local business people who are not controlled by a bigger company.
The town council asked independent traders for ideas to improve the high street.