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Definition
Arms dealer; arms merchant.
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How it's used
This term is used primarily in news reports, crime dramas, or discussions about international politics. It carries a negative connotation, often implying involvement in illicit or morally questionable activities. Unlike more neutral terms for business people, it is almost exclusively associated with the illegal or high stakes trade of weaponry.
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He is a very famous arms dealer.
Was this business deal stirred up by arms dealers?
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Common phrases
international arms dealer
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