Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who negotiates the terms of an agreement or transaction: A bargainer is someone who engages in discussion to reach a mutually acceptable deal, often involving price or conditions.
   • A person who buys and keeps a stock of goods for resale: This is a less common, specialized meaning referring to a merchant or trader.

Examples of Usage

• As a negotiator:
  • She is a tough bargainer and always gets a good price.
  • The union sent their most experienced bargainer to the contract talks.
• As a merchant (less common):
  • The bargainer traveled to the city to acquire new wares for his shop.

Advanced Usage

• "Hard bargainer": A person who negotiates very firmly and is difficult to persuade, often driving a hard deal.
  • Be careful when negotiating with him; he's known as a hard bargainer.
• "Skilled bargainer": A person who is adept and proficient at negotiation.
  • Her reputation as a skilled bargainer made her invaluable during the merger discussions.

Variants and Related Words

• Bargain (verb/noun): To negotiate the terms of a deal; an agreement or purchase made on favorable terms.
  • They managed to bargain the price down.
  • This car was a real bargain.
• Bargaining (noun): The process of negotiating terms.
  • Collective bargaining is essential for worker rights.

Synonyms

• Negotiator: A person who conducts negotiations.
• Haggler: A person who argues or negotiates, especially over the price of something.
• Dealer: A person who buys and sells goods (related to the second, merchant meaning).

Related Phrases

• To drive a hard bargain: To negotiate in a very firm and demanding way.
  • The seller is driving a hard bargain, so be prepared to compromise.
• To strike a bargain: To finally reach an agreement.
  • After hours of discussion, they finally struck a bargain.

Noun

1. negotiator of the terms of a transaction
   • he is a hard bargainer
2. someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold