Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slave-trader
noun
/sleɪv ˈtreɪdər/
Definition
A person or entity engaged in the buying and selling of enslaved individuals.
Examples
- During the 18th century, many slave-traders profited immensely from the transatlantic slave trade.
- The legislation aimed at abolishing the activities of slave-traders was enacted to protect human rights.
- Historians often focus on the lives of those who resisted the practices of slave-traders.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who traffics in slaves, often as part of the slave trade, which involves capturing, transporting, and selling people against their will, typically for forced labor.
Synonyms
- Human trafficker
- Slave merchant
- Slave dealer
