Meaning of the word bootlegger in English

What does bootlegger mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bootlegger

US /ˈbuːt.leɡ.ɚ/
UK /ˈbuːt.leɡ.ər/

Noun

someone who makes, copies, or sells something illegally:

Example:
His father was a bootlegger who bought liquor cheap in Nebraska and sold it at twice the price to Indians in South Dakota.