negotiant

The story

1. Latin · derived fromnegōtiant-
2. French · derived fromnégociant
3. English todaynegotiant

From French négociant, or its source, Latin negōtiant-, probably via Italian negoziante (“merchant”).

Words from the same roots

First known use, by meaning

• from 17th c. Someone who conducts negotiations; a negotiator, an agent.
• 18th–19th c. A trader or merchant; a businessman; a financier.