provisioner

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona o empresa que suministra provisiones, especialmente alimentos y otros artículos necesarios, por ejemplo para un ejército o una expedición.

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.

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   • 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.

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