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Storekeeper vs Shopkeeper - What's the difference?

storekeeper | shopkeeper |

As nouns the difference between storekeeper and shopkeeper

is that storekeeper is one who runs a shop, either the owner or manager while shopkeeper is a trader who sells goods in a shop, or by retail; -- in distinction from one who sells by wholesale, or sells door to door.

storekeeper

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who runs a shop, either the owner or manager.
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  • One who is in charge of stores or goods of any kind.
  • shopkeeper

    Alternative forms

    * shop keeper

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A trader who sells goods in a shop, or by retail; -- in distinction from one who sells by wholesale, or sells door to door.