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burglar

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ɐʁõˈbadoɾ/ar·rom·ba·dor

Definition

1

A person who illegally enters a building, especially by force, to commit a crime, typically theft.

Usage examples

“The burglar was caught by the police in the act.”
“They installed a burglar-proof lock.”

Common combinations

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