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courier

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of courier

1 a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally

under wartime rationing, the only way to obtain some foods was from a courier

Synonyms of courier

bootlegger, contrabandist, runner, smuggler

Words Related to courier

coyote, gunrunner, mule [slang]

2 one that carries a message or does an errand

a courier just delivered a package for you

Synonyms of courier

express [British], go-between, messenger, page, runner

Words Related to courier

forerunner, harbinger, herald

agent, ambassador, delegate, deputy, emissary, envoy, representative

bearer, carrier, deliveryman, letter carrier, mail carrier, mailman

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