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Underground market: meaning, definitions and examples

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underground market

 

[ หˆสŒndษ™rหŒษกraสŠnd หˆmษ‘rkษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

illegal trading

An underground market refers to a secret and illegal network of buying and selling goods or services that are prohibited by law. These transactions usually take place in hidden or discreet locations to avoid detection by authorities.

Synonyms

black market, illicit trade, shadow economy

Examples of usage

  • The underground market for counterfeit goods is thriving in many major cities.
  • Drug trafficking often operates within the underground market.
  • Many people turn to the underground market to purchase restricted items.
Context #2 | Noun

alternative economy

In a broader sense, an underground market can also refer to an alternative economy that exists outside of mainstream channels. This can include bartering, trading services, or exchanging goods in a non-traditional way.

Synonyms

alternative marketplace, informal economy, parallel economy

Examples of usage

  • The underground market of local farmers exchanging produce is a sustainable alternative to large supermarkets.
  • Bartering skills are essential in the underground market of the post-apocalyptic world.

Translations

Translations of the word "underground market" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mercado clandestino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเฅˆเคง เคฌเคพเคœเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwarzmarkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pasar gelap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะพั€ะฝะธะน ั€ะธะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czarny rynek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้—‡ๅธ‚ๅ ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marchรฉ noir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mercado negro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karaborsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•”์‹œ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณูˆู‚ ุงู„ุณูˆุฏุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤernรฝ trh

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤierny trh

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป‘ๅธ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤrni trg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svartur markaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐ ะฝะฐั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒ•แƒ˜ แƒ‘แƒแƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qara bazar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mercado negro

Etymology

The term 'underground market' dates back to the early 20th century, gaining prominence during the Prohibition era in the United States when illegal alcohol sales thrived. The concept of underground markets has evolved over time to encompass various forms of illicit trade and alternative economies. Today, underground markets continue to operate globally, adapting to technological advancements and law enforcement efforts.