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pillager

 

[ ˈpɪlɪdʒər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medieval warfare

A pillager is a person who attacks and loots villages or towns, often as part of a military campaign. Pillagers are known for their ruthless tactics and lack of mercy towards their victims.

Synonyms

invader, plunderer, raider

Examples of usage

  • The pillagers descended upon the village, burning homes and stealing valuable possessions.
  • The villagers lived in fear of the pillager's next attack.
Context #2 | Noun

gaming

In the context of gaming, a pillager refers to a hostile mob character in the popular game Minecraft. Pillagers are known for their aggressive behavior and tendency to attack players on sight.

Synonyms

enemy character, hostile mob

Examples of usage

  • The player encountered a group of pillagers while exploring the forest biome.
  • The pillager fired arrows at the player, forcing them to retreat.

Translations

Translations of the word "pillager" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saqueador

🇮🇳 लुटेरा

🇩🇪 Plünderer

🇮🇩 penjarah

🇺🇦 грабіжник

🇵🇱 rabuś

🇯🇵 略奪者 (ryakudatsusha)

🇫🇷 pillard

🇪🇸 saqueador

🇹🇷 yağmacı

🇰🇷 약탈자 (yak-tal-ja)

🇸🇦 نهب

🇨🇿 lupič

🇸🇰 lupič

🇨🇳 掠夺者 (lüèduózhě)

🇸🇮 ropar

🇮🇸 rænari

🇰🇿 тонаушы

🇬🇪 მძარცველი (mdzarcveli)

🇦🇿 yağmalayıcı

🇲🇽 saqueador

Etymology

The word 'pillager' originated from the Middle English term 'pilour', which in turn came from the Old French 'pilleor', meaning 'plunderer'. The concept of pillaging has been a part of human history for centuries, with pillagers often being associated with Viking raids and other forms of historical plundering.

See also: pill, pillbox, pills.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,295, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.