Bandit
/ˈbændɪt/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
A member of a gang of robbers.
/ˈbændɪt/
nounnegativeBeginner
General
A robber or outlaw, especially one belonging to a gang.
The bandits held the town hostage.
💡 Simply: A bad person who robs others.
More Examples
2
A notorious bandit was finally captured by the police.
How It's Used
Literature
"The bandit ambushed the stagecoach."
History
"Robin Hood was a legendary bandit."
From French *bandit*, from Italian *bandito*, past participle of *bandire*, "to banish, proclaim," from Proto-Italic *bannīre*. Ultimately related to words meaning "to call, proclaim."
The word 'bandit' has been used for centuries to describe outlaws and robbers, often in contexts of adventure and romanticized crime.
Memory tip
Think of a 'band' of robbers, operating outside the law.
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