klepht

klepht /ˈkleɪt/ or klepht /ˈklept/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a group of outlaws or bandits, especially in 18th-century Greece.

“The klephts roamed the countryside, preying on wealthy merchants.”

Synonyms

  • bandit
  • outlaw

Antonyms

  • authority
  • lawman