Meaning & use
trade route
A path regularly used to transport goods for trade between different regions or countries.
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The Silk Road was one of the most famous trade routes in history.
New trade routes opened up once ships could safely cross the Pacific.
A note on using this word
Often discussed in historical and economic contexts alongside terms like 'trade agreement' and 'tariff.'
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