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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescontrabandista
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kontraβanˈdista
"El contrabandista fue capturado por la policía."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who illegally transports goods or people across borders.
"The authorities arrested a smuggler attempting to bring contraband into the country." - 2
A person who engages in secretive or illicit activities.
"The smuggler was known for his clever tactics to evade law enforcement."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'smuggler' originates from the late 17th century, derived from the verb 'smuggle', which is believed to come from the Dutch word 'smokkelen', meaning 'to make a secret or clandestine journey'. The meaning has evolved to refer specifically to individuals who illegally transport goods across borders.
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contrebande
Transliteration: kɔ̃tʁə.bɑ̃d
"Le contrebandier a été arrêté par la police."
Schmuggler
Transliteration: ˈʃmʊɡlɐ
"Der Schmuggler wurde von den Behörden gefasst."
contrabbandiere
Transliteration: kontraˈbandjɛːre
"Il contrabbandiere è stato arrestato dalla polizia."
contrabandista
Transliteration: kontraβanˈdista
"El contrabandista fue capturado por la policía."
contrabandista
Transliteration: kõtɾɐbɐ̃ˈdʒistɐ
"O contrabandista foi preso pela polícia."
स्मगलर
Transliteration: smaglar
"स्मगलर को पुलिस ने गिरफ्तार किया।"
走私者
Transliteration: zǒusī zhě
"走私者被警方逮捕。"
밀수꾼
Transliteration: milsuggun
"밀수꾼이 경찰에 붙잡혔다."
密輸業者
Transliteration: mitsuyūgyōsha
"密輸業者が警察に逮捕された。"
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