gadianton/ɡædiˈæntən/EtymologyWithin the narrative of the Book of Helaman, from Gadianton, an ancient conspirator against the Nephite judges.gadianton means A member of various criminal secret societies described in the Book of Mormon. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 95 out of 100.nounA member of various criminal secret societies described in the Book of Mormon.“What made the Gadiantons serious ideological opponents of republicanism rather than mere thugs were their political ambitions. Cynics have called government “organized theft,” and the Gadiantons took this principle to its logical extreme.”