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Definition of looter

looter

/ˈluːtər/
loot · er
Plural:looters
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• noun

1

A person who steals goods from shops, homes, or public buildings during a war, riot, natural disaster, or other period of civil disorder.

Example

"Curfews were quickly imposed after the hurricane to prevent any opportunistic looter from breaking into evacuated storefronts."

2

A person who illegally excavates and removes cultural artifacts or antiquities from archaeological sites, tombs, or museums.

Example

"When a looter strips an ancient burial mound of its pottery, archaeologists lose vital context about how the civilization lived."

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• Rhymes for looter

• Nearby Words

looseness
loosestrife
loot
looter
lop
lope
lopezia

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'loot' with the agentive suffix '-er'; 'loot' entered English in the late 18th century from Hindi 'lut' (spoils or plunder), ultimately from Sanskrit 'luntati' (he steals or robs).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Looter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/looter
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