Vocabulary Spotlight
Brigand
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: डाकू (Daaku) – A bandit or robber, especially one who is part of a gang.
Pronunciation
[brig-uhnd]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Outlaw – अपराधी (apradhi)
Related Words
Thief – चोर (chor)
Word Origin
“Brigand” shabd Old French aur Italian “brigante” se aya hai, jiska matlab hai “fighter” ya “trooper”. Pehle yeh un logon ke liye use hota tha jo jung ya loot mein shamil hote the.
– “Brigand” originates from Old French and Italian “brigante,” meaning “fighter” or “trooper,” used for those involved in looting or fighting.
Word Family
Noun: Brigandage – डाकूगिरी (daakugiri)
Usage Examples
1. Purane zamaane mein, brigands aksar raaste ke musafiron ko loot lete the.
– In ancient times, brigands often robbed travelers on the road.
2. Police ne junglon mein brigands ko pakadne ke liye operation chalaya.
– The police launched an operation to capture brigands in the forests.
Cultural Note
India mein “brigand” yaani daaku ka concept purani kahaniyon aur filmon mein zyada dikhaayi deta hai, khaaskar rural settings mein.
In Context
“Brigand” shabd ka use aksar historical stories aur crime-related discussions mein hota hai, jahan loot aur banditry ka zikr hota hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Brigand” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Brigand” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?