Meaning & use
Burglar
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A person who breaks into a building, typically at night, with the intent to steal.
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A burglar broke the kitchen window and stole the jewelry box.
Police arrested the burglar as he tried to leave through the back door.
A note on using this word
The word derives from the Old French "burgler," related to Latin "burgus" (fortified town), reflecting the crime's original association with breaking into fortified dwellings.
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