Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
looter
noun
/ˈluːtər/
Definition
A person who steals goods, typically during a time of chaos or disorder.
Examples
- During the protests, there were reports of looters breaking into stores.
- The hurricane left many homes vulnerable, leading to an increase in looters in the area.
- The police arrested several looters during the aftermath of the riot.
Meaning
Looters typically take advantage of situations like riots, natural disasters, or wartime chaos to seize items that do not belong to them.
Synonyms
- thief
- burglar
- raider
- robber
