Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
douanier
noun
/dwuːˈɑː.nieɪ/
Definition
A customs officer who is responsible for clearing goods through customs and collecting tariffs.
Examples
- The douanier checked all the luggage carefully at the airport.
- Travelers must declare any items as required by the douanier.
Meaning
The term ‘douanier’ is often used to describe a customs official in French-speaking countries who oversees the import and export of goods across international borders.
Synonyms
- Customs officer
- Customs inspector
- Customs agent
