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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

recidivist

/riːˈsɪdɪvɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does recidivist mean?

noun

A person who has committed a crime and has been convicted of it more than once. A person who repeatedly engages in a particular behavior or activity.

Example

"The judge was concerned about the recidivist tendencies of the defendant, who had a long history of committing burglaries."

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