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
  • But his administration has offered little evidence to support its claims of killing smugglers.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The psychology and pathology are similar all around, not just with the reptile smuggler.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of smuggler
Noun
  • Willson Contreras led off the 11th with a single that advanced automatic runner Wilyer Abreu from second base to third.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier in the game, Pratt failed to get a bunt down with two runners on base.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of runner
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“Contrabandist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrabandist. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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