Plunderer: meaning, definitions and examples

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plunderer

 

[ หˆplสŒndษ™rษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

looter, raider, robber.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • The plunderers took advantage of the chaos during the war to steal valuable artifacts from the museum
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.

  • During the hurricane, looters broke into closed stores and took whatever they could find
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.

  • The robber held up the store at gunpoint and demanded all the cash in the register
raider

This word is appropriate when talking about someone who conducts a quick, surprise attack, often in a military context.

  • The village was unprepared for the night-time attack and fell quickly to the raiders

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saqueador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅเคŸเฅ‡เคฐเคพ (lutera)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Plรผnderer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perampok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฑั–ะถะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rabuล›

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็•ฅๅฅช่€… (ryakudatsu-sha)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pillard

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saqueador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaฤŸmacฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ฝํƒˆ์ž (yaktalja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‡ุงุจ (nahab)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pleniฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plieniteฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽ ๅคบ่€… (lรผรจduรณ zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plenilec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฆningi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะฝะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒ แƒชแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaฤŸmalayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.