Meaning Of The Word Vigilante

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Vigilante? Find Vigilante meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Vigilante Meaning

Vigilante Definition
Vigilante Definition

What's The Definition Of Vigilante?

vigilante
countable noun: Vigilantes are people who organize themselves into an unofficial group to protect their community and to catch and punish criminals.

vigilante in American English
adjective: done violently and summarily, without recourse to lawful procedures
noun: a member of a vigilance committee

vigilante in British English
noun: one of an organized group of citizens who take upon themselves the protection of their district, properties, etc

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Gooney bird ‐ noun: any of several albatrosses, esp. the black-footed…
  • Justitia ‐ noun: the ancient Roman personification…
  • Ultrarealist ‐ noun: a proponent of…
  • Fernitickle ‐ noun; noun:…
  • Contract labor ‐ noun: labor coercible by the enforceable provisions…
  • Reattain ‐ to attain (a goal, aim, level of achievement…
  • Degree ‐ any of the successive steps or stages in a process…
  • Preconcert ‐ to arrange or settle beforehand, as by agreement…
  • Sapremia ‐ a form of blood poisoning caused by toxic products…
  • Cut someone some slack ‐ to be less demanding of someone; ease up on someone…