burglar

US /ˈbɚɡlɚ/

UK /'bɜ:ɡlə(r)/

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noun

  • A person who illegally enters a building to commit a crime, especially theft.
  • A person who illegally enters a building with the intent to commit a crime, especially theft.
  • A person who commits burglary as a profession.
  • Thief who enters a building with intent to steal