Meaning ofvigilantein English

Noun

1. a person taking law into their own hands; violent
   The vigilante group used violence to punish criminals.
2. an individual upholding law in their community; without authority
   A lone vigilante patrolled the neighborhood at night to prevent crime.
3. a member of a committee; watching and acting on injustices
   The community formed a vigilante to address local issues and protect its residents.