proper noun
vandal
A member of an ancient Germanic people.
The historian studied the Vandals’ migration.
Etymology
The Latin name identifies a member of the Germanic people known as the Vandals. Its deeper ethnic meaning is uncertain.
More examples
- A Vandal ruler governed the North African kingdom.
- The chapter describes the Vandals’ capture of Rome.
- The museum displayed objects from a Vandal settlement.
Forms
Vandal · Vandals
Similar words
- Goth
- Goths were a different ancient Germanic people; the names are not interchangeable.