adj
trafficked
Trafficked (adj) means Illegally transported or traded, especially referring to people or goods. Example: “The charity supports victims who were trafficked into forced labour.”
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Illegally transported or traded, especially referring to people or goods.
"The charity supports victims who were trafficked into forced labour."
How to use trafficked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoved or sold illegally, most often used for people forced into exploitation.
Common pairings
trafficked victims
trafficked goods
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Etymology
Formed from traffic and -ed.
Rhymes for trafficked
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What does “trafficked” mean?
The word “trafficked” means illegally transported or traded, especially referring to people or goods. In plain terms, moved or sold illegally, most often used for people forced into exploitation.
How do you use “trafficked” in a sentence?
Here is “trafficked” used in a sentence: “The charity supports victims who were trafficked into forced labour.”
What part of speech is “trafficked”?
“Trafficked” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of trafficked?
"trafficked" (adj) means illegally transported or traded, especially referring to people or goods.
