trafficking
|traf-fick-ing|
B2
/ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/
(traffic)
illegal trade
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trafficking' originates from the Old French word 'trafic', which meant 'trade' or 'commerce'.
Historical Evolution
'trafic' transformed into the Middle English word 'traffik', and eventually became the modern English word 'traffic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'trade or commerce', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'illegal trade'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of buying or selling goods or people illegally.
Human trafficking is a serious crime.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39