noun Download 🔗Share An officer on board a merchant ship who has charge of the cargo and its turnover (or the senior of two if one has two, the other being the subcargo; usually historical, since nowadays a person with such a job would remain on shore). Examples : "During the 18th-century trading voyage, the supercargo carefully inventoried the textiles and spices, ensuring accurate records for profitable sales upon arrival. " nautical business sailing job history commerce Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading