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البنادرة

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to merchants, traders, and those who store goods, often with a connotation of speculation. It also extends to geographical terms like port or harbor, and can refer to specific individuals known for their scholarship.

Derived headwords

بَنْدَارnoun
  1. 1.
    merchantclassical

    A trader or merchant who is obligated to work in the mines.

  2. 2.
    hoarderclassical

    One who stores goods, especially with the intention of selling them at a higher price during times of scarcity.

بَنْدَارname
  1. 1.
    Muḥammad ibn Bishrboth

    A specific individual, Muḥammad ibn Bishr, who was a traditionist (muḥaddith).

بُنْدُرnoun
  1. 1.
    portboth

    A place where ships dock; a harbor.

  2. 2.
    shelterclassical

    A place of safety or refuge, particularly for ships.

Parallel reading

تجار يلزمون المعادن
Merchants who are obligated to the mines.
أو الذين يخزنون البضائع للغلاء
Or those who hoard goods for high prices.
جمع بندار
Plural of bundar (merchant/hoarder).
ومحمد بن بشار بندار: محدث
And Muḥammad ibn Bishr Bundar was a traditionist.
والبندر: المرسى
And al-bundar means the anchorage.
والمكلأ
And the place of safety.