What is "highjacker" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 03-07-2026 by Wikilanguages.net

What does highjacker mean in English? Meaning of highjacker definition and abbreviation with examples.

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Meaning of "highjacker": someone who uses force to take over a vehicle (especially an airplane) in order to reach an alternative destination

Meaning: someone who uses force to take over a vehicle (especially an airplane) in order to reach an alternative destination

Synonyms: highjacker hijacker

Hypernyms: criminal crook felon malefactor outlaw

Meaning: a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it

Synonyms: highjacker highwayman hijacker road agent

Hyponyms: footpad padder

Hypernyms: holdup man stickup man

Instance Hyponyms: dick turpin turpin

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