Plunderer: meaning, definitions and examples
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plunderer
[ ˈplʌndərər ]
a person who steals goods or valuables, typically during a war or conflict
A plunderer is someone who takes goods or valuables by force, especially in times of war or conflict. Plunderers often target vulnerable communities and exploit the chaos to enrich themselves at the expense of others. The act of plundering can have devastating consequences for the victims, leading to loss of livelihoods, displacement, and trauma.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The plunderer ransacked the village, taking everything of value.
- Plunderers often target historical sites for valuable artifacts.
- The army was accused of harboring plunderers who looted homes and businesses.
- The plunderer's greed knew no bounds as they pillaged the defenseless town.
- Communities affected by plunderers struggle to recover from the economic loss.
Translations
Translations of the word "plunderer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 saqueador
🇮🇳 लुटेरा (lutera)
🇩🇪 Plünderer
🇮🇩 perampok
🇺🇦 грабіжник
🇵🇱 rabuś
🇯🇵 略奪者 (ryakudatsu-sha)
🇫🇷 pillard
🇪🇸 saqueador
🇹🇷 yağmacı
🇰🇷 약탈자 (yaktalja)
🇸🇦 نهاب (nahab)
🇨🇿 plenič
🇸🇰 plieniteľ
🇨🇳 掠夺者 (lüèduó zhě)
🇸🇮 plenilec
🇮🇸 ræningi
🇰🇿 тонаушы
🇬🇪 ძარცვა
🇦🇿 yağmalayan
🇲🇽 saqueador
Word origin
The term 'plunderer' has its origins in the Middle English word 'plondrour', which in turn comes from the Old French 'plondrer', meaning to rob or pillage. Throughout history, plunderers have been a common feature of warfare, exploiting the chaos and lawlessness of conflict to enrich themselves at the expense of others. The act of plundering has been condemned by international laws and conventions, recognizing the devastating impact it can have on communities and individuals.
See also: plundering.