Arsonists Meaning in English

word · lemma: arsonist

US

ˈɑɹsənəsts/, /ˈɑɹsənɪsts

AHR-suh-nists

UK

ˈɑːsənˌɪsts

AA-suh-nists

Definition

People who intentionally set fire to buildings, forests, or other property on purpose, usually illegally.

Usage & Nuances

"Arsonists" is formal/legal and always refers to people committing the crime of arson. Not used for accidental fires or for firefighters. Typically plural when talking about groups; singular "arsonist" for one person.

• Spanish: incendiarios
• Portuguese (BR): incendiários
• Portuguese (PT): incendiários
• Chinese (Simplified): 纵火犯
• Chinese (Traditional): 縱火犯
• Hindi: आगज़नी करने वाले
• Arabic: مُشْعِلو الحرائق
• Bengali: অগ্নিকাণ্ডকারী - আগুন লাগানো দুষ্কৃতকারী
• Russian: поджигатели
• Japanese: 放火犯
• Vietnamese: kẻ phóng hỏa
• Korean: 방화범
• Turkish: kundakçılar
• Urdu: آتش زن
• Indonesian: pelaku pembakaran

Example Sentences

The police arrested two arsonists last night.

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The forest fire was started by several arsonists.

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Arsonists are dangerous to the community.

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They believe the arsonists had planned the attack for weeks.

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Rumors say the arsonists might strike again.

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After hours of searching, the police finally caught the arsonists responsible for the blaze.

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