Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
serial-offender
noun
/ˈsɪər.i.əl əˈfɛn.dər/
Definition
A person who repeatedly commits the same or similar crimes, often with a pattern in their criminal behavior.
Examples
- The police are tracking a serial-offender who has been linked to multiple burglary cases.
- After years of rehabilitation, he did not manage to break free from being a serial-offender.
Meaning
The term is commonly used to describe individuals who are habitual criminals, especially those involved in serious or violent offenses.
Synonyms
- repeat offender
- habitual criminal
- recidivist
