DELINQUENT


Meaning of DELINQUENT in English

(~s)

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

...remand homes for ~ children.

ADJ

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Delinquent is also a noun.

...a nine-year-old ~.

N-COUNT

see also juvenile ~

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