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Meaning of pillager
A person who takes goods or property from a place, especially using violence or force.
Etymology of pillager
The word "pillager" comes from the Old French word "pillageur", which is derived from the verb "piller", meaning "to plunder" or "to pillage", and the suffix "-eur", which forms an agent noun
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person who plunders or pillages, especially in time of war
Synonyms
plunderer
raider
marauder
looter
vandal
destroyer
attacker
invader
aggressor
brigand
bandit
freebooter
buccaneer
pirate
robber
thief
despoiler
spoiler
devastator
ravager
pillager
sacker
desecrator
violator
trespasser
intruder
interloper
assailant
mugger
hijacker
kidnapper
abductor
rustler
poacher
smuggler
contrabandist
traitor
turncoat
defector
renegade
rebel
insurgent
mutineer
Definitions
- A person who plunders or pillages, especially in time of war
- A person who takes or steals something, especially in a violent or dishonest way
Usage Examples
- The city was overrun by pillagers who stole everything of value
- The pirates were notorious pillagers who terrorized the high seas
- The army was accused of being pillagers, taking food and supplies from the local population
Antonyms
protector
defender
guardian
preserver
conservator
saver
rescuer
helper
assistant
benefactor
philanthropist
humanitarian
altruist
donor
contributor
supporter
advocate
champion
guardian angel
watchman
sentinel
custodian
caretaker
steward
trustee
administrator
manager
supervisor
director