Bandit
/ˈbændɪt/noun
A robber or outlaw, especially one who engages in criminal activity in a group.
Did you know?The term 'bandit' is rooted in the Italian word 'bandito', meaning 'one who is declared an outlaw'—a label often used to describe those who challenged authority.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
banditus
“To proclaim or declare, especially in a legal context.”
Early 14th Century
Old Italian
bandito
“An outlaw; one who is banished or declared outside the law.”
16th Century
Spanish
bandido
“A person who lives outside the law, typically engaging in robbery.”
17th Century
English
bandit
“A robber or outlaw, particularly in a rural or wild setting.”