ληστής — meaning in English
listis
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English meaning
- bandit noun An armed robber, especially one operating with a gang in a remote or lawless area.
- highwayman noun A robber, historically on horseback, who held up travellers on public roads.
- robber noun A person who steals from someone, typically using force or the threat of force.
Senses
ληστής is used for these senses in English:
- bandit One who robs others in a lawless area, especially as part of a group.
- highwayman (historical) A person, usually mounted on horseback, who robbed travelers on public roads.
bandit — full definition
- noun An armed robber, especially one operating with a gang in a remote or lawless area.
- noun In military aviation, an aircraft confirmed to be hostile or enemy-operated.