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Meaning of smuggler
A person who smuggles, especially someone who does so as a regular occupation.
Etymology of smuggler
The word "smuggler" originates from the 17th century, derived from the verb "smuggle," which is likely from the German word "schmuggeln," meaning to smuggle or to introduce secretly.
Historically, the term referred to those who evaded customs by secretly importing or exporting goods without paying the required taxes or duties.
Synonyms
trafficker
bootlegger
contrabandist
runner
courier
thief
robber
bandit
pirate
plunderer
looter
poacher
pirateer
freebooter
buccaneer
privateer
corsair
brigand
outlaw
lawbreaker
criminal
offender
delinquent
wrongdoer
malefactor
felon
convict
crook
culprit
smuggler
trafficker
blackmarketeer
profiteer
illicit trader
clandestine trader
Definitions
- A person who smuggles goods, especially someone who does so as a regular occupation, often taking goods across a border without paying duty on them.
- A person who secretly and illegally imports or exports goods, often to avoid paying taxes or to trade in prohibited items.
Usage Examples
- The smuggler was caught by customs officials with a large shipment of contraband.
- The island had a history of being a haven for smugglers and pirates.
- The authorities were on the lookout for a notorious smuggler who had been evading capture for months.
Antonyms
lawmaker
enforcer
regulator
inspector
customs officer
border patrol
police officer
detective
investigator
prosecutor
law abider
citizen
resident
immigrant
visitor
traveler
tourist
commuter
passenger
shipper
exporter
importer
trader
merchant
businessman
entrepreneur