bandits

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people who rob and plunder, especially on the highway.

  - "The bandits hid in the forest, waiting to rob passing travelers."
  - "The train was held up by a gang of bandits."
  - "The bandits escaped after the robbery, leaving the scene of the crime."

• noun

  A person who commits robbery, especially on the highway.

  - "The notorious bandit, Blackbeard, terrorized the seas."
  - "The bandit was captured after a lengthy pursuit."
  - "The bandit's mask hid his identity, but the police were able to identify him through his distinctive scar."

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Synonyms

cheater , criminal , fugitive , outlaw

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bandits
banned , manded , commanded , demanded

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Variants

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bandit , banditries , banditry , bandits , banditti , one-arm bandit , one-arm bandits , one-armed bandit , one-armed bandits

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old French word 'bandit', meaning 'outlaw' or 'robber'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bandit' originally referred to a member of a band or company.

2. Some bandits wore masks to conceal their identity, while others went without masks.

3. Bandits often traveled in groups to increase their chances of success and to protect themselves from law enforcement.

4. Bandits have been a common theme in literature, with famous examples including 'The Three Musketeers' by Alexandre Dumas and 'Robin Hood' by Howard Pyle.

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Related Concepts

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1. highwaymen: A type of bandit who robs travelers on highways.

2. pirates: Bandits who rob ships at sea.

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Culture

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Bandits have been portrayed in literature, art, and film as romantic outlaws or as ruthless criminals. In some cultures, they have been revered as Robin Hood-like figures who rob from the rich to help the poor.

How to Memorize "bandits"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of masked men with weapons, robbing a stagecoach or a train.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bandit' with the image of a masked man holding a gun and robbing a traveler.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bandits Boldly Rob And Take' to remember the definition of the word.

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