contrabandist
nounUK /ˌkɒntrəˈbændɪst/
US /ˌkɑːntrəˈbændɪst/
A person who secretly brings things into a country without paying the taxes.
The contrabandist hid the goods in a false bottom of the boat.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who trades in forbidden goods.
Officials arrested the contrabandist for selling banned items.
3. Someone who moves goods secretly across a border.
The contrabandist crossed the border at night with a hidden load.
4. A dealer in goods that are illegal to buy or sell.
The contrabandist was known for dealing in stolen watches.