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- [ban-dit]
- /ˈbæn dɪt/
- /ˈbæn.dɪt/
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- [ban-dit]
- /ˈbæn dɪt/
Definitions of bandit word
- countable noun bandit Robbers are sometimes called bandits, especially if they are found in areas where the law has broken down. 3
- noun bandit a robber, esp a member of an armed gang; brigand 3
- noun bandit a robber, esp. one who robs travelers on the road; brigand; highwayman 3
- noun bandit anyone who steals, cheats, exploits, etc. 3
- noun plural bandit a robber, especially a member of a gang or marauding band. 1
- noun plural bandit an outlaw or highwayman. 1
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Origin of bandit
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; earlier bandetto, plural banditti < Italian banditi outlaws, plural of bandito proscribed, past participle of bandire banish, exile, announce publicly < Gothic bandwjan to make a sign, indicate (cf. band1) with v. suffix -ire < Latin -īre
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Parts of speech for Bandit
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bandit popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
bandit usage trend in Literature
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