CEFR B2

smuggler

noun

Meaning

A person who secretly and illegally moves goods or people into or out of a country to avoid taxes or legal restrictions.

Examples

Border guards apprehended a notorious smuggler attempting to transport prohibited electronics across the frontier.
The historical novel depicts a desperate smuggler navigating treacherous coastal waters to deliver contraband.

Synonyms: trafficker, bootlegger, contrabandist

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smuggler (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsmʌɡlər

Definition

A person who secretly and illegally moves goods or people into or out of a country to avoid taxes or legal restrictions.

Examples

Border guards apprehended a notorious smuggler attempting to transport prohibited electronics across the frontier.
The historical novel depicts a desperate smuggler navigating treacherous coastal waters to deliver contraband.
Authorities intensified their surveillance of the port to prevent any local smuggler from bypassing customs regulations.

Synonyms of smuggler

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