colporteur in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Colporteur: a person who travels to sell or distribute books, especially religious literature.
Sample Sentences
- The colporteur traveled from town to town, sharing literature and spreading his message.
- In the 19th century, many religious movements employed colporteurs to distribute their texts.
- She admired the dedication of the colporteur, who braved harsh weather to reach remote communities.
- After years of service as a colporteur, he had built a loyal following among the locals.
- The colporteur's efforts significantly increased awareness of the new book series among the villagers.