Definition

1. Noun:
   • An armed robber or outlaw: A person, typically part of a group, who uses weapons to steal from others, often operating in remote or lawless areas.
   • A member of a gang of robbers: Specifically refers to an individual who is part of a band of thieves or outlaws.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The stagecoach was held up by a bandit on the lonely road.
  • In the old western film, the sheriff chased the bandits out of town.
  • The mountain pass was known to be dangerous due to bandits.

Advanced Usage

• "One-armed bandit": A colloquial term for a slot machine (gambling device), humorously comparing it to a thief that takes your money.
  • He lost all his coins in the one-armed bandit at the casino.

Variants and Related Words

• Banditry (n): The practice or lifestyle of being a bandit; organized robbery by bands of outlaws.
  • The government sent troops to curb the banditry in the region.

Synonyms

• Outlaw: A person who has broken the law and lives outside legal protection.
• Brigand: A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people, often in forests or mountains.
• Highwayman: A robber who steals from travelers on roads (historical term).

Related Phrases

• "Bandit country": An area known to be controlled or frequently attacked by bandits or lawless groups.
  • The remote valley had become bandit country, and travelers avoided it.

Related Idioms

• "To be a bandit": Used informally to describe someone who charges excessively high prices.
  • That mechanic is a bandit; he charged me a fortune for a simple repair.

Noun

1. an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band