Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contrabando
noun
kon-tra-BAN-do
Definition
The illegal trade of goods or people, especially smuggling.
Examples
- The police seized a large shipment of contrabando at the border.
- She was arrested for her involvement in contrabando activities.
- Efforts to combat contrabando have increased in recent years.
Meaning
Contrabando refers to activities that involve the illicit exchange of items, often bypassing legal restrictions or tariffs.
Synonyms
- smuggling
- trafficking
- bootlegging
- black market trade