vigilante
US /ˌvɪdʒ.əˈlæn.t̬i/
UK /ˌvɪdʒ.ɪˈlæn.ti/
명사
자경단원, 자경단
a member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be inadequate
예시:
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The town was plagued by crime until a vigilante group emerged.
도시가 범죄에 시달리다가 자경단이 나타났다.
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He was accused of being a vigilante after taking matters into his own hands.
그는 스스로 문제를 해결한 후 자경단원으로 비난받았다.
형용사
자경단의, 자경단적인
relating to or characteristic of a vigilante or vigilantes
예시:
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The police warned against vigilante actions.
경찰은 자경단의 행동에 대해 경고했다.
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His methods were often described as vigilante justice.
그의 방식은 종종 자경단 정의로 묘사되었다.