Trafficker — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun

Meaning & Definition of Trafficker

Trafficker (verb)

  1. to carry on traffic
  2. to concentrate one's effort or interest; broadly, engage, deal
  3. to travel over

Trafficker (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a buyer and seller of goods for profit

    "a trafficker who sold pirated videos from the back of his car"

    similar: dealer, merchandiser, merchant, trader, tradesman
    related: businessman, enterpriser, entrepreneur, buyer, marketer, purchaser, hawker, huckster, hustler, peddler, retailer, seller, shopkeeper, storekeeper, vendor, engrosser, monopolist, jobber, middleman, wholesaler, distributor, provider, provisioner, purveyor, supplier

Related Entry: Traffic (verb)

Traffic is a different word from Trafficker. The synonyms below are for traffic, not for trafficker.

  1. to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property

    "arrested him for trafficking in drugs"

    similar: deal, trade
    related: bargain, barter, horse-trade, negotiate, transact, auction, exchange, merchandise, rebuy, resell, swap, buy, pick up, purchase, take, distribute, fair-trade, market, peddle, retail, sell, supply, vend, wholesale, black-market, bootleg, fence, smuggle, corner, engross, monopolize, undersell, day-trade, invest, speculate
    near: black (chiefly British), blackball, boycott

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Trafficker

The most common words with a similar meaning to Trafficker:

dealer, merchandiser, merchant, trader, tradesman

Related Words for Trafficker

businessman, enterpriser, entrepreneur, buyer, marketer, purchaser, hawker, huckster, hustler, peddler, retailer, seller, shopkeeper, storekeeper, vendor, engrosser, monopolist, jobber, middleman, wholesaler, distributor, provider, provisioner, purveyor, supplier

Word Forms of Trafficker

Inflections: trafficked, trafficking

Derived words: trafficker (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Trafficker

First known use: 1537i

Frequently Asked Questions about Trafficker

What does "Trafficker" mean?

"Trafficker" means to carry on traffic. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to carry on traffic.

What is another word for "Trafficker"?

Other words for "Trafficker" include dealer, merchandiser, merchant, trader and tradesman. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Trafficker" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Trafficker"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Trafficker". Common alternatives include dealer, merchandiser, merchant, trader and tradesman.

How do you use "Trafficker" in a sentence?

Examples of "Trafficker" in a sentence: "a trafficker who sold pirated videos from the back of his car".

Is "Trafficker" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Trafficker" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Trafficker"?

First known use: 1537i.

What is another word for "Trafficker" meaning "a buyer and seller of goods for profit"?

When "Trafficker" (noun) means a buyer and seller of goods for profit, synonyms include dealer, merchandiser, merchant, trader and tradesman.

What words are related to "Trafficker"?

Words related to "Trafficker" include businessman, enterpriser, entrepreneur, buyer, marketer, purchaser, hawker and huckster.