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bandit

noun ban·dit \ˈban-dət\

: a criminal who attacks and steals from travelers and who is often a member of a group of criminals

Full Definition of BANDIT

plural also ban·dit·ti \ban-ˈdi-tē\ : an outlaw who lives by plunder; especially : a member of a band of marauders

: robber

: an enemy plane

— ban·dit·ry \ˈban-də-trē\ noun

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Italian bandito, from past participle of bandire to banish, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German bannan to command — more at ban

First Known Use: 1611

BANDITRY Defined for Kids

noun ban·dit \ˈban-dət\

: a criminal who attacks and steals from travelers and is often a member of a group

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