DELINQUENT


Meaning of DELINQUENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪlɪŋkwənt ]

( delinquents)

Someone, usually a young person, who is delinquent repeatedly commits minor crimes.

...remand homes for delinquent children.

ADJ

Delinquent is also a noun.

...a nine-year-old delinquent.

N-COUNT

see also juvenile delinquent

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