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Definition criminal in British English

criminal noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkrɪmɪn(ə)l/

▪ common, habitual, hardened, known, notorious

1

someone who has committed a crime

Example

The system is designed to prevent criminals from reoffending.

Example

Convicted criminals should not profit from publicizing their crimes.

Example

Most of the offenders are not hardened criminals.

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Definition criminal in British English