bootleger

/ˈbuːtˌleɪɡər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who smuggles or illegally transports goods, especially liquor, into a country or area where their sale is prohibited.

“The authorities arrested several bootleggers who were caught transporting contraband liquor across the border.”

Synonyms

  • contrabandist
  • smuggler

Antonyms

  • law-abiding citizen
  • taxpayer