Larcenist: meaning, definitions and examples

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larcenist

 

[ หˆlษ‘หr.sษ™n.ษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal activity

A larcenist is a person who steals or commits theft, particularly in a manner that involves breaking and entering or other forms of stealth. This term is often associated with those who take someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. Larcenists may target various types of property, including money, valuables, or other personal belongings. The actions of a larcenist are considered a criminal offense and can lead to serious legal consequences.

Synonyms

burglar, robber, thief

Examples of usage

  • The police caught the larcenist red-handed.
  • Many larcenists are skilled at evading capture.
  • The store installed cameras to deter larcenists.
  • The larcenist stole jewelry worth thousands of dollars.

Translations

Translations of the word "larcenist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ladrรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dieb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pencuri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฑั–ะถะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zล‚odziej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณฅๆฃ’

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ladrรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hฤฑrsฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋‘‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zlodฤ›j

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zlodej

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๅท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพjรณfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ะปั‹า›ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oฤŸru

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ladrรณn

Etymology

The term 'larcenist' originates from the legal vocabulary of the early English legal system, derived from the Latin word 'larcinium', meaning theft. In Middle English, this was adapted to 'larceny', a term that defined the act of stealing. The suffix '-ist' denotes a person who engages in a specific activity, thus creating 'larcenist' to specifically refer to individuals who commit theft. Over the centuries, the meaning has become more specialized within the realm of criminal law. The word also reflects societal issues around property rights and the various motivations behind theft, ranging from economic necessity to opportunistic crime. The usage of 'larcenist' in modern contexts often highlights the methodical and premeditated nature of such acts, distinguishing them from petty theft or impulse crimes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,284, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.