Vigilantist: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆน
vigilantist
[ หvษชdส.ษช.lษn.tษชst ]
social context
A vigilantist is a person who takes the law into their own hands, often in an attempt to enforce laws or punish perceived wrongdoers without legal authority. This term is often associated with those who believe that the justice system is ineffective or corrupt, prompting them to act independently. Vigilantism can lead to a range of consequences, from community justice to chaos and violence. While some may view vigilantists as heroes, others see them as threats to social order and the rule of law.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The vigilantist patrolled the neighborhood at night.
- Many criticized the vigilantists for their unlawful actions.
- The rise of vigilantists poses a challenge to local law enforcement.
Translations
Translations of the word "vigilantist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vigilante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคฐเฅเค เคตเฅเคฏเคเฅเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Vigilant
๐ฎ๐ฉ vigilante
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะนััะบะพะฒะธะน ะฟะฐัััะปั
๐ต๐ฑ wigilant
๐ฏ๐ต ่ช่ญฆๅฃๅก
๐ซ๐ท vigilant
๐ช๐ธ vigilante
๐น๐ท vigilante
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ฒฝ๋จ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุงูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ vigilant
๐ธ๐ฐ vigilant
๐จ๐ณ ่ชๅซ่
๐ธ๐ฎ vigilant
๐ฎ๐ธ vigilant
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐาัะปะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vigilant
๐ฒ๐ฝ vigilante
Etymology
The term 'vigilantist' is derived from the word 'vigilant', which comes from the Latin 'vigilans', meaning 'watching' or 'awake'. Vigilantism has roots dating back to early societies where individuals took it upon themselves to deliver justice in the absence of formal law enforcement. In the United States, the phenomenon of vigilantism became prominent during the 19th century, particularly in the Wild West, where criminal activities were rampant and lawmen were few. Groups like the Vigilantes of San Francisco formed to combat crime and restore order during times of lawlessness. Over time, the implications of vigilantism have evolved, often reflecting societal debates about justice, authority, and civil rights.