brigand
[ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd]
[ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd]
A brigand is someone who steals and robs from others, often using violence or intimidation. This person might be part of a group.
The word "brigand" is often used to describe people who live on the fringes of society, taking what they want by force. In historical stories, you might hear about groups of brigands that terrorized travelers and towns in medieval Europe. Today, it's not common for authorities to deal with individual brigands, but you might still read about such cases in the news or see them depicted in movies. If someone is accused of being a modern-day brigand, it usually means they've been using strong-arm tactics to get what they want, rather than playing by normal rules or laws.
How common is "brigand"?
Word brigand is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
An outlaw or bandit.
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