felon — a person who has committed a serious crime (felony)
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who has committed a serious crime (felony)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfelən/
Example Sentences
- The security guard nervously checked his watch, knowing a notorious felon had escaped nearby.
- The reformed felon now runs a successful bakery and gives motivational speeches to teenagers.
- When the job application asked 'Are you a felon?', Bob realized his bank robbery days might affect his chances at the donut shop.
felon
NOUN[/ˈfelən/]
a person who has committed a serious crime (felony)
The felon stood silently as the judge read his sentence for armed robbery.
Helen's melon message reaches the repentant felon
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval Latin 'felo', originally meaning 'traitor' or 'evil person'. In feudal systems, it initially referred to a vassal who betrayed their lord, gradually evolving to denote any serious criminal or felon.
Breakdown
felo (traitor, evil person) + -on (agent suffix) = felon (one who commits a serious crime)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The security guard nervously checked his watch, knowing a notorious felon had escaped nearby.”
“The reformed felon now runs a successful bakery and gives motivational speeches to teenagers.”
“When the job application asked 'Are you a felon?', Bob realized his bank robbery days might affect his chances at the donut shop.”
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