bandit
Translation
bandit, robber, outlaw
Examples
The bandit robbed the travelers on the road.
The bandit robbed the travellers on the road.
He was known as a notorious bandit.
He was known as a notorious bandit.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) bandit (a robber or outlaw belonging to a gang) The bandit robbed the travellers on the road.
Similar Words
Synonyms: robber, thief, outlaw, gangster
Etymology
From Italian 'bandito', meaning 'banned, outlawed', the past participle of 'bandire' meaning 'to proclaim, banish'.
Memory Tips
A bandit is someone who has been 'banned' from society for their crimes.