Burglar

usgb/ˈbɜːrɡlər/
noun

A person who illegally enters buildings and steals things.

The burglar broke into the house and stole valuable items.
Visual representation of "burglar" - A person who illegally enters buildings and steals things.

Often appears as...

  • arrested the burglar
  • burglar alarm
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Illegal Entry

Burglar specifically refers to entering a place illegally to steal, unlike a general thief.

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If someone sneaks into a home to take things, they're a burglar.
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Planned Crime

Burglary is often premeditated, which means the burglar plans their crime ahead of time.

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The burglar studied the family's routine before breaking in.
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Security Context

Burglar is commonly used with security terms, like burglar alarm, indicating protection against theft.

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They installed a burglar alarm after the break-in.
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banditrycriminalcrookhousebreakerintruderlooterpilfererrobberswindlerthief
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