Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

delinquente

Noun

/de-lin-kwentə/

Definition

A person who commits a crime or fault.

Examples

The delinquente was caught stealing a bicycle from the park.
Many delinquentes require counseling to prevent future offenses.
The community program aims to rehabilitate delinquentes and reintegrate them into society.

Meaning

Delinquente refers to an individual, often a young one, who engages in illegal activities or behaves improperly. The term is frequently used in legal contexts to describe minor offenders, especially juveniles.