Contrabandist: meaning, definitions and examples
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contrabandist
[ ˈkɒntrəˌbændɪst ]
illegal trade
A person who illegally smuggles goods or merchandise into or out of a country.
Synonyms
bootlegger, illegal trader, smuggler, trafficker
Examples of usage
- The contrabandist was arrested at the border with a truck full of illegal goods.
- She was caught trying to bribe the contrabandist to bring in prohibited items.
- The contrabandist managed to evade customs officers for years before finally being apprehended.
- Authorities cracked down on a network of contrabandists operating in the region.
- The contrabandist faced severe penalties for his illegal activities.
Translations
Translations of the word "contrabandist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contrabandista
🇮🇳 तस्कर
🇩🇪 Schmuggler
🇮🇩 penyelundup
🇺🇦 контрабандист
🇵🇱 przemytnik
🇯🇵 密輸業者
🇫🇷 contrebandeur
🇪🇸 contrabandista
🇹🇷 kaçakçı
🇰🇷 밀수업자
🇸🇦 مهرّب
🇨🇿 pašerák
🇸🇰 pašerák
🇨🇳 走私者
🇸🇮 tihotapec
🇮🇸 smuglari
🇰🇿 контрабандашы
🇬🇪 კონtrabandisti
🇦🇿 qaçaqmalçı
🇲🇽 contrabandista
Etymology
The term 'contrabandist' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the word 'contraband,' which comes from Italian 'contrabbando,' ultimately from Medieval Latin 'contra-' (against, opposite) and 'bando' (proclamation). The concept of contrabandists has a long history intertwined with illegal trade and smuggling activities across borders. These individuals often operate covertly to evade detection and profit from the illicit trade of prohibited goods.