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How do you spell Vigilante?

Correct spelling

vigilante

From Spanish vigilar, to watch. Four syllables: vi-gi-LAN-te.

Why is vigilante spelled this way?

From Spanish vigilante, watchman — itself from Latin vigilare, to watch. The final E is spoken, unlike most English words ending in E.

Common misspellings of vigilante

vigilantivigilanteevigilentyvigilant

Example

The vigilante took justice into his own hands.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell vigilante?+
The correct spelling is "vigilante". From Spanish vigilar, to watch. Four syllables: vi-gi-LAN-te.
Is it vigilanti or vigilante?+
The correct spelling is "vigilante", not "vigilanti". This word gets varies monthly searches.

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