Brigand Meaning in English
word
ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd
BRIG-und
bɹˈɪɡænd
bri-GAND
Definition
A brigand is a robber or bandit, especially one who is part of a group and operates in wild or remote areas.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/literary; rarely used in casual modern speech, often in historical or adventure contexts. Common collocations: 'band of brigands', 'brigand leader'. Different from 'thief' (general), 'pirate' (sea), or 'robber' (less organized).
Spanish: bandido - salteador - ladrón (de caminos)Portuguese (BR): salteador - bandidoPortuguese (PT): salteador - bandidoChinese (Simplified): 强盗 - 土匪Chinese (Traditional): 強盜 - 土匪Hindi: डाकू - लुटेराArabic: لص - قاطع طريقBengali: ডাকাত - বনদস্যুRussian: разбойник - бандит (в отряде, вне города)Japanese: 山賊 - 盗賊 (グループの一員として野外で活動する場合)Vietnamese: kẻ cướp - kẻ cướp đường (theo nhóm ở vùng hoang dã)Korean: 산적 - 도적Turkish: haydut - eşkıyaUrdu: ڈاکو (گروہی/پہاڑی علاقے میں) - لٹیراIndonesian: perampok - penyamun (daerah terpencil/kelompok)
Example Sentences
The brigand waited on the mountain road to rob travelers.
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The soldiers chased the brigand through the forest.
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The village was attacked by a group of brigands.
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She read a story about a daring brigand who stole from the rich.
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Legend says the cave was once the hideout of a feared brigand.
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He looked more like a friendly guide than a ruthless brigand.
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