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Definition of marauder

marauder

/məˈrɔː.dər/
ma · raud · er
Plural:marauders
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Adjective:marauding
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• noun

1

A person or animal that roams from place to place in search of plunder, food, or prey to steal or attack.

Example

"Ancient coastal villages built stone watchtowers to spot approaching marauders before they could reach the shore."

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• Rhymes for marauder

• Nearby Words

marathon
marathoner
maraud
marauder
marble
marbled
marbled hatchetfish

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from the French word 'maraudeur', derived from the verb 'marauder' (to plunder or pillage), which stems from 'maraud' (a rogue, rascal, or vagabond).

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