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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPlunder
/ˈplʌn.dər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of stealing goods, typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.
"The soldiers engaged in plunder as they marched through the abandoned town."
- 1
To steal goods, typically using force in a time of war or civil disorder.
"The invaders planned to plunder the village before retreating."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'plunder' originates from the Germanic word 'plundar', which means to rob or pillage. It entered the English language in the late 16th century, reflecting the violent acts of looting during wars and conflicts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Plunder" is said worldwide
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pillage
Transliteration: pee-yazh
"Les soldats ont commis un pillage dans le village."
Plünderung
Transliteration: plün-deh-rung
"Die Plünderung der Stadt dauerte mehrere Tage."
saccheggio
Transliteration: sah-kkeh-joh
"Il saccheggio è avvenuto durante la guerra."
saqueo
Transliteration: sah-keh-oh
"El saqueo de la ciudad fue devastador."
saque
Transliteration: sah-kee
"O saque ocorreu durante a guerra."
लूट
Transliteration: loot
"युद्ध के दौरान लूट मचाई गई।"
掠夺
Transliteration: lüèduó
"战争期间发生了掠夺。"
약탈
Transliteration: yak-tal
"전쟁 중에 약탈이 발생했다."
略奪
Transliteration: ryakudatsu
"戦争中に略奪が行われた。"
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