noun

hijacker

HEYE-ja-kuhr

Hijacker (noun) means a person who hijacks a vehicle or takes forcible control of something. Example: “The hijackers demanded the plane be flown to another country.”

noun

A person who hijacks a vehicle or takes forcible control of something.

"The hijackers demanded the plane be flown to another country."

How to use hijacker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who commits a hijacking.

Word forms

hijackers plural

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Etymology

Formed from hijack plus the agent suffix -er.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for hijacker

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hijacker” mean?

The word “hijacker” means a person who hijacks a vehicle or takes forcible control of something. In plain terms, someone who commits a hijacking.

How do you pronounce “hijacker”?

“Hijacker” is pronounced HEYE-ja-kuhr (/ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒækəɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hijacker” in a sentence?

Here is “hijacker” used in a sentence: “The hijackers demanded the plane be flown to another country.”

What part of speech is “hijacker”?

“Hijacker” is a noun.

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