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highwayman / robber

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/salˈtjɐðoɾ/sal·te·a·dor

Definition

1

A person who commits robbery or assault, especially on roads or in remote places; highwayman.

Usage examples

Highwaymen used to attack caravans crossing the mountain pass.
The legend tells the story of a famous 18th-century robber.

Common combinations

highwaymanroad agentbandit robber