Smuggler: meaning, definitions and examples
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smuggler
[ ˈsmʌɡ(ə)lə ]
illegal trade
A person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally, typically without paying the necessary taxes or duties.
Synonyms
bootlegger, contrabandist, trafficker
Examples of usage
- He was caught trying to smuggle drugs across the border.
- The smuggler was arrested at the airport with contraband goods.
Translations
Translations of the word "smuggler" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contrabandista
🇮🇳 तस्कर
🇩🇪 Schmuggler
🇮🇩 penyelundup
🇺🇦 контрабандист
🇵🇱 przemytnik
🇯🇵 密輸業者 (みつゆぎょうしゃ)
🇫🇷 contrebandier
🇪🇸 contrabandista
🇹🇷 kaçakçı
🇰🇷 밀수업자 (密輸業者)
🇸🇦 مُهَرِّب
🇨🇿 pašerák
🇸🇰 pašerák
🇨🇳 走私者 (zǒusī zhě)
🇸🇮 tihotapec
🇮🇸 smáglari
🇰🇿 контрабандашы
🇬🇪 კონტრაბანდისტი
🇦🇿 qaçaqmalçı
🇲🇽 contrabandista
Word origin
The term 'smuggler' has been in use since the mid-17th century, derived from the word 'smuggle', which originally meant to import or export secretly and illegally. Smuggling has a long history, dating back to ancient times when individuals would bypass customs regulations to transport goods across borders. The practice of smuggling has evolved over the centuries, adapting to changes in trade and commerce.