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Definition human trafficking in American English

human trafficking noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌhjumən ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/
/ˈpip(ə)l ˌtræfɪkɪŋ/
1

the crime of moving people illegally, often to a different country, so they can be forced to have sex for money, or to work for little or no money

Example

We need legislation that specifically punishes the offense of human trafficking.

Synonyms and related words
agriterrorism bigamy bioterrorism
Definition human trafficking in American English