Launderers Meaning in English
word · lemma: launderer
Definition
People or organizations who clean dirty clothes professionally, or those who illegally process money to hide its origins (usually called 'money launderers').
Usage & Nuances
'Launderers' most often refers to people involved in money laundering; in everyday English, 'money launderers' is more common than just 'launderers.' The original sense, people who clean clothes, is now rare and mostly historical. Use 'laundry workers' or 'laundresses' for people who wash clothes.
Example Sentences
The police arrested several launderers last night.
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Launderers try to hide where their money comes from.
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The bank is checking for launderers among its customers.
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Authorities are tightening laws to stop international launderers.
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Some launderers use fake companies to move money around the world.
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If banks aren't careful, launderers can slip through unnoticed.
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