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Definition of trafficking

trafficking

/ˈtræf.ɪ.kɪŋ/
traf · fick · ing
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• noun

1

The unlawful act or practice of buying, selling, transporting, or dealing in illegal goods, contraband, or exploited human beings.

Example

"International law enforcement agencies are cooperating to prevent the illegal trafficking of endangered wildlife across borders."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Notice that a letter 'k' is inserted before '-ing' (trafficking) to preserve the hard 'c' sound of the root word 'traffic'.

• Rhymes for trafficking

• Nearby Words

traditionally
traffic
trafficker
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tragedy
tragic

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'traffic', which entered English in the 16th century via Middle French 'trafique' from Old Italian 'traffico' (trade or commerce), combined with the gerund suffix '-ing'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trafficking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trafficking
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