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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

recidivists

/riːˈsɪdɪvɪsts/ noun · British & US
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What does recidivists mean?

noun

People who have committed a crime and have been imprisoned before, and have committed another crime after being released from prison.

Example

"The judge was concerned about the high number of recidivists in the community."

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