1. people who steal goods forcibly from a place, especially during war or civil disorder

Examples

• The plunderers ransacked the abandoned village after the battle.
• Ancient plunderers often targeted wealthy temples and palaces.
• The museum was protected from plunderers during the civil unrest.
• Viking plunderers sailed across the seas in search of treasure.
• Local authorities arrested several plunderers caught stealing from damaged stores.
• The plunderers left nothing of value behind in the conquered city.