1. plural of pistolero; armed gunmen or outlaws, especially in Spanish-speaking regions or historical contexts
Usage: often used in historical or literary contexts referring to the American Old West or Latin American conflicts; Spanish loanword

Examples

• The old Western novel featured a gang of pistoleros terrorizing the frontier town.
• During the Mexican Revolution, various pistoleros fought for different factions.
• The sheriff faced down three pistoleros in the dusty street.
• Historical accounts describe the pistoleros as skilled but ruthless fighters.
• The movie depicted the pistoleros as anti-heroes with complex motivations.