Meaning of the word procurer in English

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

procurer

US /prəˈkjʊr.ɚ/
UK /prəˈkjʊə.rər/

Noun

1.

a person who obtains something, especially with care or effort

Example:
He acted as a procurer of rare books for the university library.
The art dealer was a skilled procurer of ancient artifacts.
2.

a person who obtains women for prostitution; a pimp

Example:
The police arrested the procurer for human trafficking.
He was known as a notorious procurer in the city's underworld.