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vigilant — meaning in English

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English meaning

vigilante noun A person who takes it upon themselves to punish wrongdoing or enforce justice without legal authority.
wakeful adj Not asleep; awake.

Senses

vigilant is used for these senses in English:

vigilante A person who acts outside of legal authority, often violently, to punish or avenge a crime, right a perceived wrong, etc.
wakeful Sleepless.

wakeful — full definition

adj Not asleep; awake.
adj Staying alert and paying close attention.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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