Vandal: meaning, definitions and examples

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vandal

 

[ หˆvรฆndl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal behavior

A vandal is a person who deliberately damages or destroys property belonging to others.

Synonyms

destroyer, hooligan, saboteur

Examples of usage

  • The vandals broke the windows of the shop.
  • The park was covered in graffiti by the vandals.
  • The school caught the vandal who was painting on the walls.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

Vandal refers to one of the Germanic tribes who invaded and settled in North Africa in the 5th century AD.

Synonyms

Germanic tribe, barbarian, invader

Examples of usage

  • The Vandals established a kingdom in North Africa.
  • The Vandal warriors were known for their fierce fighting skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "vandal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vรขndalo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅˆเค‚เคกเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vandal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ vandal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะฝะดะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wandal

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒดใ‚กใƒณใƒ€ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vandale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vรกndalo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vandal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๋‹ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงู†ุฏุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vandal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vandal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ดๅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vandal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vandal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะฐะฝะดะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vandal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vรกndalo

Etymology

The term 'vandal' originated from the name of an ancient Germanic tribe called the Vandals. The Vandals were known for their destructive behavior during their invasion of North Africa in the 5th century AD. Over time, the term 'vandal' evolved to describe anyone who engages in senseless destruction or damage to property. The association with the Vandals has led to the word 'vandal' carrying a negative connotation related to destruction and vandalism.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,770 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.