Gunmen: meaning, definitions and examples

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gunmen

 

[ หˆษกสŒnหŒmษ›n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

armed individuals

Gunmen are individuals who carry firearms, often in a threatening or aggressive manner. They may be involved in criminal activities, such as robbery or hostage situations, and are typically characterized by their use of guns in violent or intimidating ways. Their presence often creates fear among civilians and can lead to significant law enforcement responses. This term is often used in news reports to describe perpetrators of violent crimes involving weapons.

Synonyms

armed criminals, assailants, shooters

Examples of usage

  • The gunmen stormed the bank during the afternoon.
  • Police apprehended several gunmen after the shootout.
  • Gunmen remained at large following the incident.

Translations

Translations of the word "gunmen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atiradores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคจเคฎเฅ‡เคจ

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tireurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tiradores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท silahlฤฑ kiลŸiler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์žก์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณู„ุญูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ozbrojenci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ozbrojenci

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ silahlฤฑ ลŸษ™xslษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hombres armados

Etymology

The term 'gunman' originated in the late 19th century, deriving from the word 'gun,' which has roots in the Old English 'gonne' or 'gunne,' meaning a type of firearm or cannon. The suffix '-man' denotes an individual or person, thus 'gunman' literally refers to a person who possesses or uses a gun. Initially, the term was used in relation to soldiers or individuals in warfare environments. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass anyone who uses a firearm, especially in the context of criminal activity. Reflective of societal concerns about gun violence, the term gained prominence in media reports during the late 20th century as incidents of mass shootings and armed robberies became more common. Today, 'gunmen' is commonly used in journalism to describe assailants in violent crimes, highlighting the ongoing issues linked to gun ownership and regulation.