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Definition of brigand

brigand

/ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/
brig · and
Plural:brigands
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Adjective:brigandish
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brigand Lexical Profile

brigand Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A member of a gang of bandits or outlaws that ambushes and robs travelers, especially in forests or mountainous regions.

Example

"Merchants traveling through the remote mountain pass hired guards to protect their caravans from wandering brigands."

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brigade
brigadier
brigand
briggs
bright
brighten

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'brigand', from Old Italian 'brigante' (an irregular foot soldier or skirmisher), derived from 'brigare' (to brawl, fight, or contend). Because medieval mercenary foot soldiers frequently turned to plundering the countryside when unpaid, the term shifted from meaning 'infantryman' to 'highway robber'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brigand. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brigand
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