free trader

or free-trader

noun

1. a person who advocates free trade.

free-trader

noun

1. a person who supports or advocates free trade
2. archaic.
   a smuggler or smuggling vessel

Word History and Origins

Origin of free trader¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; free trade + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Tai is considered a problem-solving pragmatist on trade policy, which can break down into an ideological divide between free traders and protectionists.

From Seattle Times

Tai is considered a problem-solving pragmatist on trade policy, which often breaks down into an ideological divide between free traders and protectionists.

From Washington Times

A conventional free trader for most of his career, in office he has mostly embraced Trump’s China hawkishness.

From New York Times

Administration players on China have been divided by factional feuding and irreconcilable policy goals, with security hawks and religious freedom crusaders butting heads with Wall Street advocates and free traders.

From New York Times

“I’ve been critical of the negotiated agreement, and now I think it’s gotten worse,” said Senator Patrick J. Toomey, Republican of Pennsylvania and a noted free trader.

From New York Times