bandit
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbændɪt/
Definition
A person who steals from others, typically as a member of an armed group operating in an isolated area.
Examples
The mountain pass was notorious for being haunted by a group of ruthless bandits.
Local villagers formed a militia to protect their crops from wandering bandits.
He wore a scarf over his face like a classic bandit from an old Western film.
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