bandit
word
/ˈbændət/
BAN-dit
/bˈændɪt/
BAN-dit
Definition
A bandit is a person, usually part of a group, who steals from people, often by attacking travelers or remote places.
Usage & Nuances
'Bandit' is often used in historical or old-fashioned contexts, such as 'wild west bandit.' It implies a robber who operates in rural or remote areas. Sometimes used metaphorically for mischievous people (e.g., 'you little bandit'). Not common for modern urban thieves.
Spanish: bandido - salteadorPortuguese (BR): bandido - salteadorPortuguese (PT): bandido - salteadorChinese (Simplified): 强盗 - 匪徒Chinese (Traditional): 強盜 - 匪徒Hindi: डकैत - लुटेराArabic: قاطع طريق - لصBengali: ডাকাত - দস্যুRussian: бандит - разбойникJapanese: 山賊 - 盗賊Vietnamese: kẻ cướp - tên cướpKorean: 도적 - 산적Turkish: haydut - eşkıyaUrdu: ڈاکو - لٹیراIndonesian: bandit - perampok
Example Sentences
Watch out, there are bandits on this road after dark.
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He dressed up as a bandit for the costume party.
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My little brother is such a bandit, always sneaking cookies before dinner.
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The bandit stole money from the travelers.
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The police caught a bandit last night.
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The town was attacked by bandits.
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