provisioner

• Substantiv, das eine Person oder ein Unternehmen bezeichnet, die bzw. das für die Versorgung mit Lebensmitteln und anderen lebenswichtigen Gütern sorgt, insbesondere für Armeen, Expeditionen oder andere organisierte Gruppen.

A noun referring to a person or company that supplies provisions, especially food and other necessary supplies, such as to an army or expedition.

1. Supplier of provisionsC1formal

   A person or company that supplies food, supplies, or equipment, especially to an army, expedition, or large group.

   Lieferant von Proviant

   • The army hired a provisioner to deliver rations to the troops.
   • The expedition's provisioner ensured they had enough food for the journey.
   • As a provisioner, he was responsible for stocking the ship with fresh water and supplies.

   Synonymecaterercommissarycontractorpurveyorsuppliervictualer