contrabandist

noun

ˈkän-trə-ˌban-dist How to pronounce contrabandist (audio)
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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  1. smuggler
  2. runner
Noun
  • The psychology and pathology are similar all around, not just with the reptile smuggler.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In that case, officers said a smuggler fled a CBP inspection station, leaving behind 412 pounds of the substance.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of smuggler
Noun
  • Teoscar Hernández led off the 10th with a single off Jimmy Herget (0-5) and Freddie Freeman's sacrifice fly scored automatic runner Andy Pages.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Love is an obviously talented runner who will definitely not have full ownership of the full Arizona backfield workload.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of runner
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“Contrabandist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrabandist. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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