marauder
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for marauder, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who roams an area raiding and looting.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From "maraud" plus the agent suffix "-er"; maraud itself traces back through French to a word for roaming in search of plunder.
Full origin of marauder →Frequently asked questions
What does “marauder” mean?
The word “marauder” means a person who roams an area raiding and looting. In plain terms, someone who raids or pillages, typically moving from place to place.
How do you pronounce “marauder”?
“Marauder” is pronounced muh-RAW-duh (/məˈɹɔdɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “marauder” in a sentence?
Here is “marauder” used in a sentence: “Marauders picked through the abandoned town after the army withdrew.”
What part of speech is “marauder”?
“Marauder” is a noun.
Where does the word “marauder” come from?
The word “marauder” comes from French. From "maraud" plus the agent suffix "-er"; maraud itself traces back through French to a word for roaming in search of plunder.