gunman

American  

[guhn-muhn] / ˈgʌn mən /

noun

plural

gunmen

1. a person armed with or expert in the use of a gun, gin, gun, especially one ready to use a gun gin gun unlawfully.

2. a person who makes guns. gun.

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gunman British  

/ ˈɡʌnmən /

noun

1. a man who is armed with a gun, esp unlawfully

2. a man who is skilled with a gun

3. a person who makes, repairs, or has expert knowledge of guns

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Other Word Forms

• gunmanship noun

Etymology

Origin of gunman

First recorded in 1615–25; gun ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it appears both alleged gunmen were "motivated by Islamic State" ideology.

From BBC

A Catholic diocese in Nigeria's north-central region Thursday said that all schoolchildren and teachers taken by gunmen from their school in November have been "accounted for" and "reunited" with their families.

From Barron's

A neighbor, Bujavi Christmas, said he was shocked to learn that the alleged gunman lived so close by.

From The Wall Street Journal

After Ahmed disarmed Akram, footage showed a man in a white shirt and a black hat running at the gunman and throwing an object at him.

From The Wall Street Journal

The search is now in its sixth day, with investigators knocking on doors, asking for home-security videos, and appealing to the public for tips to find the gunman.

From BBC

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