Looter
Pronunciation: /ˈluːtər/
Looter (noun)
- A person who steals goods during disorder, such as after a disaster or during fighting.
- A person who removes valuable items from places left unprotected, often after people have left.
- 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.