Moonshiner

B2 8+
  • Frequency of Use
    15 %
  • Retention Rate
    60 %
  • Complexity
    40 %
  • Moonshiner Meanings

    noun a person who makes and sells illegal alcohol, typically in rural areas

    Fields related to moonshiner

    History

    Moonshiners played a significant role during the Prohibition era in the United States.

    Criminal Justice

    Moonshiners may be pursued by law enforcement for operating illegal stills and selling untaxed alcohol.

    Entertainment

    Moonshiners have been featured in various movies, TV shows, and books as colorful characters involved in illegal alcohol production.

    Folklore

    Moonshiners are sometimes depicted in folklore as rugged individuals who operate outside the law.

    Alcohol Production

    A moonshiner is someone who illegally distills alcohol, often in remote areas away from authorities.

    Appalachian Culture

    Moonshiners are often associated with Appalachian culture due to the history of illegal alcohol production in the region.

    Occupation Usage of moonshiner

    Writer

    In literature, a 'moonshiner' may be used as a character in a novel or short story, often portraying someone involved in illegal alcohol production.

    Historian

    Historians may study moonshiners as part of the history of prohibition and the illegal alcohol trade in certain regions.

    Law Enforcement Officer

    Law enforcement officers may be involved in investigating and apprehending moonshiners who are producing illegal alcohol.

    Economist

    Economists may study the economic impact of moonshining on local communities and the broader economy.

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