common carrier

Noun

A company or organization that transports goods or passengers for a fee, available to the general public.

ریشه

The word 'common' comes from the Latin word 'communis', meaning 'shared' or 'public'. 'Carrier' comes from the Old French word 'carier', meaning 'to carry'.

مثال

• The postal service is a common carrier for delivering mail.
• The airline is a common carrier that operates flights to various destinations.
• The shipping company acts as a common carrier for transporting goods across the country.

ترکیب‌های رایج

common carrier liability common carrier regulation common carrier status