What is another word for Blackbirder?

Pronunciation: [blˈakbɜːdə] (IPA)

Blackbirder is a term that refers to someone who engages in the illegal practice of human trafficking, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Some synonyms for the word blackbirder include slaver, slave trader, human trafficker, and kidnapper. Other related words include smuggler, pirate, poacher, and profiteer. These terms all imply the illegality and exploitation of human beings for personal gain or profit. While blackbirding may no longer be a common practice, these words are important to remember as reminders of the darker aspects of human history and the ongoing fight against human trafficking and exploitation.

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What are the hypernyms for Blackbirder?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Blackbirder

He recruited gangs of Chinese coolies with an efficiency which would have put an oldtime Blackbirder to shame.
"Greener Than You Think"
Ward Moore
The authorities, they get worried because a Kanaka's spree lands him, like as not, in a Blackbirder.
"The Best Short Stories of 1921 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story"
Various
Now, said Blair, to the downcast captain of the Blackbirder, through Stuart, you will stop here.
"White Fire"
John Oxenham

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