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der Bandit, -en

bandit

Definition & meaning

A bandit is a person who lives outside the law, typically as a member of a gang that commits robberies or violent crimes. In a historical or literary context, it refers to an outlaw or a highwayman who attacks travelers. In a figurative or lighthearted sense, it can be used to describe a scoundrel or a mischievous person.

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a masculine noun belonging to the weak declension (n-declension).

  • Nominative: der Bandit
  • Genitive: des Banditen
  • Dative: dem Banditen
  • Accusative: den Banditen
  • Plural: die Banditen

The term originates from the Italian word "bandito," which is the past participle of "bandire" (to banish/proclaim). A "bandito" was someone who had been banished or placed under a ban of outlawry.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • der Räuber
  • der Wegelagerer
  • der Gangster
  • der Verbrecher
  • der Halunke

Antonyms:

  • der Gesetzestreue
  • der Ordnungshüter

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Examples

Der Bandit wurde von der Polizei festgenommen.noun

The bandit was arrested by the police.

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