Arsonist Meaning in English

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US

ˈɑɹsənəst/, /ˈɑɹsənɪst

AHR-suh-nist

UK

ˈɑːsənˌɪst

AH-suh-nist

Definition

A person who deliberately sets fire to buildings, forests, or other property in order to cause damage.

Usage & Nuances

"Arsonist" is a formal, legal term used in police reports, news, and courtrooms. The crime is called "arson." Do not use for accidental fires. Common phrases: "suspected arsonist," "serial arsonist."

• Spanish: pirómano - incendiario
• Portuguese (BR): incendiário
• Portuguese (PT): incendiário
• Chinese (Simplified): 纵火犯
• Chinese (Traditional): 縱火犯
• Hindi: आगज़नी करने वाला
• Arabic: مُشْعِل الحَرِيق
• Bengali: অগ্নিসংযোগকারী - আগুন লাগানোর অপরাধী
• Russian: поджигатель
• Japanese: 放火犯
• Vietnamese: kẻ phóng hỏa
• Korean: 방화범
• Turkish: kundakçı
• Urdu: آگ لگانے والا
• Indonesian: pelaku pembakaran - pembakar

Example Sentences

The police arrested the arsonist last night.

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An arsonist set fire to the building.

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The forest fire was started by an arsonist.

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Neighbors say they've seen the arsonist around here before.

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The town was shocked when the arsonist confessed to starting the fires.

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It took weeks before the police caught the arsonist responsible for the fires.

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