recidivist
English
Etymology
From French récidiviste, from Latin recidīvus (“returning, recurring”). Compare recidivous, -ist.
Pronunciation
- (weak vowel distinction) IPA(key): /ɹɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/
- (weak vowel merger) IPA(key): /ɹɪˈsɪdəvɪst/
Noun
recidivist (plural recidivists)
Related terms
Translations
one who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits
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