Definition

A person or agent who is responsible for collecting taxes or revenue, often involved in enforcing laws against illegal activities like bootlegging.

Example

The revenuer arrived at the scene to investigate the illegal distillery.

Conversation

Did you hear about that revenuer who caught the bootleggers last week?

Yeah, I read about it! They were using a fast boat to escape.

It's interesting how they always manage to stay one step ahead of the revenuer.

Right? It must be a tough job trying to keep up with all those illegal operations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Revenuer is derived from the Old French word 'revenu' (meaning income or return), which comes from the Latin 'revenire' (meaning to come back). The word 'revenuer' refers to the act of returning or coming back, particularly in the context of income or profit.

Memory Tip

Think of 'coming back' ('revenire') to refer to income or profit that returns to you.

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