bandit

noun
UK: /ˈbændɪt/
US: /ˈbændɪt/

  1. A robber, especially one who attacks travelers or lives in the countryside.

    1. A bandit stole my bag. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bandits ambushed the stagecoach on the mountain road and took all the gold. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who illegally claims something that doesn't belong to them, especially money.

    1. The taxman is a bandit. [ ] [ ]
    2. Those financial bandits are making a killing by exploiting people's ignorance. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

thief marauder outlaw pirate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bandit" in English means: A robber, especially one who attacks travelers or lives in the countryside., A person who illegally claims something that doesn't belong to them, especially money..

The phonetic transcription of "bandit" is /ˈbændɪt/ in British English and /ˈbændɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bandit": thief, marauder, outlaw, pirate.

Example usage of "bandit": "A bandit stole my bag.". More examples on the page.