Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

white-slaver

Noun

/ˈwaɪt ˌsleɪ.vər/

Definition

A person who engages in the illegal trading of people, particularly for the purpose of forced prostitution or other forms of exploitation.

Examples

The authorities cracked down on a white-slaver ring that was operating in multiple cities.
Activists are working tirelessly to expose the crimes of white-slavers in their communities.
The film depicted the harrowing journey of victims escaping from white-slavers.

Meaning

The term refers to individuals or groups that perpetuate the trafficking of vulnerable populations, often young women and children, into the sex trade, using manipulation, coercion, or fraud.