Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
road-agent
noun
/ˈroʊd ˌeɪdʒənt/
Definition
A road-agent is a person, especially in the American West, who robs travelers on the road or highway.
Examples
- The notorious road-agent held up the stagecoach at gunpoint last night.
- In the popular western movie, the hero confronts a road-agent who terrorizes innocent travelers.
Meaning
Road-agents were often part of criminal gangs that specifically targeted individuals and stagecoaches for theft during the 19th century.
Synonyms
- bandit
- highwayman
- robber
- outlaw
