Definition

A person who steals or takes goods by force, especially during a war or conflict.

Example

The pillager took everything of value from the abandoned village.

Conversation

Did you hear about that pillager who got caught last week?

Yeah, it’s crazy how they thought they could get away with it.

I wonder what kind of punishment a pillager would face.

Probably something serious, given the damage they caused.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pillager → It is formed from "pillager" (from Old French *piller*, meaning to plunder) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A pillager is a person who plunders or takes goods by force.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'plunders' ('piller') — the '-er' just means a person. A pillager is someone who takes things by force.

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