Looter

Pronunciation: /ˈluːtər/

Looter (noun)

  1. A person who steals goods during disorder, such as after a disaster or during fighting.
  2. A person who removes valuable items from places left unprotected, often after people have left.
  3. A person who illegally takes property from others, especially in situations where control has broken down.

Examples

  • A looter steals during chaos when people cannot protect their homes.
  • During chaos, a looter takes what others leave behind.