burglar

nounB1 · Intermediate

Person who breaks into buildings to steal.

Meaning of «burglar»

noun

person who breaks into buildings to steal

A burglar broke into our house late last night.

Translation

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«burglar» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

a person who steals

thiefthe general word for someone who stealsA thief took my bag on the bus.

robbersteals with force or threats, often from a bankThe robber showed a gun and took the money.

burglarbreaks into a house or building to stealA burglar broke a window and entered the house.

banditarmed robber, often on roads far from townsBandits attacked the travellers on the mountain road.

Word family

burgle B2 · verbburglar B1 · nounburglary B1 · noun

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