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View usage for: (brɪgənd) Word forms: plural brigandscountable nounA brigand is someone who attacks people and robs them, especially in mountains or forests. [literary] ...a notorious brigand who hijacked trains. Synonyms: bandit, outlaw, robber, gangster More Synonyms of brigand brigand in British English (ˈbrɪɡənd) nouna bandit or plunderer, esp a member of a gang operating in mountainous areas Derived forms brigandage (ˈbrigandage) or brigandry (ˈbrigandry) noun Word origin C14: from Old French, from Old Italian brigante fighter, from brigare to fight, from briga strife, of Celtic origin brigand in American English (ˈbrɪgənd) noun a bandit, usually one of a roving band Word origin ME brigaunt < OFr < OIt brigante < brigare: see brigade Examples of 'brigand' in a sentencebrigand Definition a bandit, esp. a member of a gang operating in mountainous areas He looked like a scruffy brigand. Synonyms plunderer ruffian freebooter footpad (archaic) Additional synonymsDefinition a reckless person ready to commit any violent illegal act The judge described him as a `wicked desperado' and jailed him for life. Synonyms criminal, thug, outlaw, villain, gangster, or woman">gunman or woman, bandit, mugger (informal), cut-throat, hoodlum (US), ruffian, wise guy (US), face (British, slang), heavy (slang), lawbreaker, skelm (South Africa) Synonyms pirate, raider, robber, bandit, plunderer, rover, pillager, buccaneer, looter, or woman">highwayman or woman, marauder, brigand, reiver (dialect), cateran (Scottish) Definition a member of an organized gang of criminals a well-known gangster with convictions for armed robbery Synonyms hoodlum (US), crook (informal), thug, bandit, heavy (slang), tough, hood (US, slang), robber, gang member, face (British, slang), mobster (US, slang), racketeer, desperado, ruffian, brigand, wise guy (US), tsotsi (South Africa) - briefly
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