What is another word for highwaypersons?
Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪwe͡ɪpəsənz] (IPA) 
Highwaypersons are often referred to as robbers, bandits, or brigands. These terms are commonly used to describe individuals who use violence or force to steal from travelers on highways. Highwaymen is another synonym for highwaypersons, often associated with historical accounts of thieves who targeted wealthy travelers on horseback. Another term, road agent, is used specifically in the American West during the late 1800s to describe bandits who targeted stagecoaches and trains. In more modern times, the term hijacker is often used to describe individuals who steal goods or vehicles while in transit on highways. These terms all denote individuals who engage in illegal activities on roadways.
