Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
black-marketeer
noun
/ˈblækˌmɑːr.kɪˈtɪr/
Definition
A person who engages in the illegal buying and selling of goods, typically in a way that circumvents legal regulations or restrictions.
Examples
- During the war, black-marketeers thrived by selling rationed goods on the black market.
- The government cracked down on black-marketeers to stabilize the economy.
- He was arrested for being a black-marketeer, selling fuel at exorbitant prices.
Meaning
Black-marketeers often exploit shortages by providing products at inflated prices or selling prohibited items.
Synonyms
- smuggler
- hustler
- illicit trader
- bootlegger
