mer·can·tile 
/ˈmɚkənˌti:l, ˈmɚkənˌtajəl/ adjective
always used before a noun /ˈmɚkənˌti:l, ˈmɚkənˌtajəl/ adjective formal : of or relating to the business of buying and selling products to earn money : of or relating to trade or merchants
▪ mercantile policy ▪ a small mercantile [=merchant] town ▪ wealthy mercantile families
▪ mercantile policy ▪ a small mercantile [=merchant] town ▪ wealthy mercantile families
