Contrabandist: meaning, definitions and examples

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contrabandist

 

[ ˈkɒntrəˌbændɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Word origin

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.