Where does “व्यापारी” come from?

व्यापारी (Hindi) comes from Hindi व्यापार, from Sanskrit व्यापार — service; serving.

व्यापारी (Hindi): trader

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Hindi	व्यापार	business, trade, commerce; activity; profession
2	Sanskrit	व्यापार	service; serving

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