Plunderer: meaning, definitions and examples
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plunderer
[ หplสndษrษr ]
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
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Word | Description / Examples |
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plunderer |
Use this word when referring to someone who steals goods, typically during a time of war or civil disorder. It has a strong, historical connotation.
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looter |
Use this when describing someone who steals during a chaotic event like a riot or natural disaster. It's commonly used in modern contexts.
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robber |
Use this word for someone who commits theft, often by force or threat, whether during peacetime or conflict. It's commonly used in everyday situations.
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raider |
This word is appropriate when talking about someone who conducts a quick, surprise attack, often in a military context.
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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:
๐ต๐น saqueador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคเฅเคฐเคพ (lutera)
๐ฉ๐ช Plรผnderer
๐ฎ๐ฉ perampok
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐะฑัะถะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ rabuล
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅๅฅช่ (ryakudatsu-sha)
๐ซ๐ท pillard
๐ช๐ธ saqueador
๐น๐ท yaฤmacฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝํ์ (yaktalja)
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุจ (nahab)
๐จ๐ฟ pleniฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ plieniteฤพ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๅคบ่ (lรผรจduรณ zhฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ plenilec
๐ฎ๐ธ rรฆningi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะฝะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแ แชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yaฤmalayan
๐ฒ๐ฝ saqueador
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,855, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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