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felon

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfɛlən/ · UK /ˈfelən/

felon means: Someone who has committed or been found guilty of a serious crime.

noun

SERIOUS CRIMINALC1

Someone who has committed or been found guilty of a serious crime.

  • He is a convicted felon.
  • The programme helps former felons find work.
  • Police arrested a violent felon near the station.

Similar words: criminal, convict

Common phrases: convicted felon, violent felon, released felon

Questions about felon

What does felon mean?

Someone who has committed or been found guilty of a serious crime.

What is felon in other languages?

Türkçe: ağır suç faili · Español: delincuente · Français: criminel · Deutsch: Schwerverbrecher · Italiano: criminale · 日本語: 重罪犯

How do you pronounce felon?

In American English /ˈfɛlən/; in British English /ˈfelən/.

How do you use felon in a sentence?

He is a convicted felon. The programme helps former felons find work.

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