Definition of contrabandistnext
as in smuggler
a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally contrabandists supplying the rebels with guns

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Noun
  • So can those who set prices; deal with Mexican cartel suppliers; launder money; establish drug houses; and pay smugglers, intermediaries and others.
    Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Yes, arrest the murderers, drug lords and gang members, thieves and smugglers.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Another possible explanation is that the subjects in laboratory dehydration studies are different from Gebrselassie and other marathon runners—perhaps because the runners have gotten used to dealing with being dehydrated.
    Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Known for its residential swank defined by Art Deco-meets-Art Nouveau touches and façades, the neighborhood is dominated by well-to-do locals, out-of-town visitors, and an endless stream of runners and dog walkers.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Contrabandist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrabandist. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

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