wildtrade

noun
UK /ˈwaɪldtreɪd/
US /ˈwaɪldtreɪd/

The buying and selling of wild animals or wild plants.

The government made a new law to stop wildtrade and protect endangered animals.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Trading that happens in a wild, uncontrolled, or risky way.

The old market was a wildtrade of shouting sellers and rushing buyers.

3. A risky deal made without rules or official permission.

He lost money in a wildtrade on an unknown stock.

4. The business of buying and selling goods from remote wild places.

Villagers depend on wildtrade in forest honey and herbs.