bandido

bah-dee-doh

Definitions

1. noun

A Mexican bandit or outlaw, especially in the 19th century.

“The bandito was notorious for stealing from wealthy haciendas.”

2. noun

A thief or a robber, especially in a Mexican or South American context.

“The police were searching for a bandido who had robbed the local bank.”

Synonyms

  • bandit
  • outlaw
  • robber
  • thief

Antonyms

  • hero
  • law-abiding citizen