Launderer: meaning, definitions and examples

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launderer

 

[ หˆlษ”หndษ™rษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

illegal activities

A launderer is a person who conceals the origins of illegally obtained money, typically by passing it through a complex sequence of banking transfers or commercial transactions. This practice helps criminals make their illegal gains appear legitimate.

Synonyms

con artist, criminal, money launderer.

Examples of usage

  • The launderer was arrested for money laundering.
  • Criminal organizations often hire a launderer to hide their profits.
  • The police are investigating a suspected launderer involved in drug trafficking.

Translations

Translations of the word "launderer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lavador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ‹เคฌเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wรคscher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjaga laundry

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐะปัŒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pralnia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒณใƒ‰ใƒชใƒผใƒžใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blanchisseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lavandero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงamaลŸฤฑrcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธํƒ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงุณู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pralec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆด—่กฃๅทฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pralec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพvottamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถัƒา“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒชแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumaรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lavandero

Etymology

The term 'launderer' originates from the word 'launder', which means to wash or clean. In the context of money laundering, it refers to the act of washing 'dirty' money, making it appear clean and legitimate. The process of money laundering became prominent in the late 20th century, particularly during the rise of organized crime and various illegal enterprises. The connection to laundering clothing dates back to the Middle Ages when laundering was seen as a way to purify and clean finances through complex layers of transactions. Today, the term is widely used in legal and financial contexts to describe various schemes used by individuals and organizations to obscure the origins of illicit funds.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,348, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.