a Greek independence fighter, especially one who fought the Turks in the 15th century or during the war of independence (1821–8) (尤指15世纪反抗土耳其或1821–1828年希腊独立战争中的)希腊独立斗士
a Greek brigand or bandit 希腊山贼
语源
from modern Greek klephtēs, from Greek kleptēs 'thief'. The original klephts led an outlaw existence in the mountains; those who maintained this after the war of independence became mere bandits