English Explanatory Dictionary

vigilante

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A member of a vigilance committee.
  2. A person who acts outside of legal authority, often violently, to punish or avenge a crime, right a perceived wrong, etc.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˌvɪd͡ʒ.ɪˈlæn.ti/ /ˌvɪd͡ʒ.ɪˈlɑːn.teɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vigilante.wav /ˌvɪd͡ʒ.əˈlæn.ti/

Word forms

vigilante vigilantes

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish vigilante (“watchman, guard”), from Latin vigilans. Doublet of vigilant.

Derived words

bond vigilante vigilantism digilante
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