A Spanish word for a bandit or outlaw, often used in historical accounts of Latin America and the American Southwest.
From Spanish 'bandido,' derived from 'banda' (band or gang), ultimately from Frankish 'band' meaning a group of people, especially outlaws.
The word 'bandido' became famous in Wild West folklore, but it really highlights a tragic history where poverty and colonialism created outlaws!
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