Raider: meaning, definitions and examples

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raider

 

[ ˈreɪdər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

video games

A raider is a player character in a video game who specializes in attacking and looting other players or non-player characters.

Synonyms

bandit, looter, plunderer

Examples of usage

  • The raider sneaked up on his opponent and stole all of their loot.
  • Raiders often form groups to take down powerful enemies in the game.
Context #2 | Noun

archaeology

A raider is a person who loots archaeological sites or steals artifacts for profit.

Synonyms

artifact thief, grave robber

Examples of usage

  • The tomb raider was arrested for stealing ancient relics from the historical site.
  • Raiders often damage valuable historical artifacts in their pursuit of treasure.

Translations

Translations of the word "raider" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invasor

🇮🇳 आक्रमणकारी

🇩🇪 Räuber

🇮🇩 penyerbu

🇺🇦 рейдер

🇵🇱 najeźdźca

🇯🇵 襲撃者

🇫🇷 raider

🇪🇸 asaltante

🇹🇷 baskıncı

🇰🇷 레이더

🇸🇦 مغير

🇨🇿 nájezdník

🇸🇰 násilník

🇨🇳 袭击者

🇸🇮 napadalec

🇮🇸 ræningi

🇰🇿 басқыншы

🇬🇪 შემომსვლელი

🇦🇿 basqınçı

🇲🇽 asaltante

Etymology

The term 'raider' originates from the word 'raid', which has Old English and Old Norse roots. Historically, raiders were individuals or groups who conducted surprise attacks or looted settlements. In modern usage, the term has expanded to include various contexts such as video games and archaeology.

See also: raid, raiding.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,563, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.