noun
brigand
BRIHG-uhnd
Brigand (noun) means an outlaw or bandit, especially one operating in a gang. Example: “Brigands used to ambush travellers along the mountain pass.”
noun
1
An outlaw or bandit, especially one operating in a gang.
"Brigands used to ambush travellers along the mountain pass."
How to use brigand
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for an armed robber or bandit.
When to use it
A somewhat literary or old-fashioned word — "bandit" or "robber" are the everyday equivalents today.
Common pairings
a band of brigands
mountain brigands
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Word forms
- Plural
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_____ used to ambush travellers along the mountain pass.
Etymology
From Old French brigand ("foot soldier"), from Italian briga ("trouble, strife").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “brigand” mean?
The word “brigand” means an outlaw or bandit, especially one operating in a gang. In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for an armed robber or bandit.
How do you pronounce “brigand”?
“Brigand” is pronounced BRIHG-uhnd (/ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “brigand” in a sentence?
Here is “brigand” used in a sentence: “Brigands used to ambush travellers along the mountain pass.”
What part of speech is “brigand”?
“Brigand” is a noun.
Where does the word “brigand” come from?
The word “brigand” comes from Old French. From Old French brigand ("foot soldier"), from Italian briga ("trouble, strife").
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