1. a person who negotiates, especially in business or commerce
Usage: formal
2. a wine merchant who buys grapes or wine from growers to blend and market under their own label
Usage: wine industry

Examples

• The experienced negotiant closed the deal after weeks of discussions.
• As a skilled negotiant, she represented her company in international trade agreements.
• The French negotiant purchased grapes from several vineyards in Burgundy.
• Many Champagne houses operate as negotiants, buying grapes from local growers.
• The negotiant’s reputation for fair dealing made him popular among suppliers.
• She worked as a negotiant for a major wine distribution company.