bandolero
|ban-do-le-ro|
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/ˌbændəˈlɛəroʊ/
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/ˌbændəˈlɛərəʊ/
armed outlaw / bandit
Etymology
'bandolero' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'bandolero', formed from 'banda' meaning 'band' or 'group' plus the agent suffix '-ero'.
'bandolero' was used in Spanish to denote members of bands (often outlaws) and was borrowed into English in the 19th century through contact with Spain and Latin America, retaining its form.
Initially it referred to a member of a 'band' (group) and later became specialized to mean an outlaw or bandit.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a bandit or outlaw, especially one from Spain or Latin America.
The bandolero rode off with the stolen mules before dawn.
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Noun 2
(Historical) A member of a band or group engaging in raids or partisan activity; a guerrilla or raider in certain historical contexts.
In some 19th-century accounts, bandoleros were described as both feared raiders and folk rebels.
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Last updated: 2026/01/10 18:10