What is the meaning of Vigilante?

A member of a vigilance committee.

A person who acts outside of legal authority, often violently, to punish or avenge a crime, right a perceived wrong, etc.

feminine singular of vigilant

present participle of vigilare

vigilant, watchful, alert

security guard

vigilante

ablative masculine/feminine/neuter singular of vigilāns

vigilant; watchful; observant (alert and paying close attention)

a person whose job is to watch over something; a security guard

watchful, alert, wakeful

guard, watchman

a roll made from puff pastry, similar to a croissant, often topped with quince cheese or pastry cream

clipping of postre vigilante (an Argentinian dessert combining a sweet ingredient (often quince cheese) and cheese)

vigilante

a person suspected to be involved in extrajudicial killings in the drug war in the Philippines from 2016

Source: wiktionary.org