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Brigandage: meaning, definitions and examples

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brigandage

 

[ หˆbrษชษกษ™ndษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal activity

Brigandage refers to the act of banditry or robbery carried out by armed groups or brigands. It often involves violent confrontations and theft from travelers or local populations in remote areas. Historically, brigands operated outside the law, targeting vulnerable groups. The term is closely associated with the actions of outlaws in various historical contexts, particularly in rural emerging nations.

Synonyms

banditry, looting, plunder, robbery, theft

Examples of usage

  • The region was plagued by brigandage during the civil war.
  • Travelers were advised to avoid areas known for brigandage.
  • The government took measures to combat brigandage.
  • Brigandage was rampant in the countryside.
  • They roamed as brigands, attacking vulnerable caravans.

Translations

Translations of the word "brigandage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bandidagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเค•เฅˆเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Banditentum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perampokan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะฝะดะธั‚ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bandytyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›—่ณŠ่กŒ็‚บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brigandage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bandidaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท haydutluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•๋„ ํ–‰์œ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณุทูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lupiฤstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lรบpeลพnรญctvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›—่ดผ่กŒไธบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razbojniลกtvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฆningjaskapur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะฝะดะธั‚ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bandidlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bandidaje

Etymology

The term 'brigandage' originates from the word 'brigand', which comes from the Italian word 'brigante', meaning a bandit or outlaw. This, in turn, can be traced back further to the Latin 'brigantem', which refers to a brigand or one who engages in desperate or unlawful activities. The word started gaining popularity in the English language during the late Middle Ages as the phenomenon of banditry became increasingly notable during periods of social and political unrest. The association of brigandage with organized crime families and rogue bands in rural areas cemented its usage in historical texts, reflecting societal concerns over lawlessness and the protection of property and travelers. Over centuries, brigandage has been applied to describe not only historical bandits but also modern-day instances of armed robbery and organized criminal enterprises.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,878 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.