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anti-burglary

an·ti-bur·gla·ry
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-tahy, an-tee bur-gluh-ree]
    • /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti ˈbɜr glə ri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-tahy, an-tee bur-gluh-ree]
    • /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti ˈbɜr glə ri/

Definition of anti-burglary word

  • noun plural anti-burglary the felony of breaking into and entering the house of another at night with intent to steal, extended by statute to cover the breaking into and entering of any of various buildings, by night or day. 1
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Origin of anti-burglary

First appearance:

before 1150
One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English < Anglo-French burglarie; see burglar, -y3

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Parts of speech for Anti-burglary

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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anti-burglary popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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