noun

arsonist

AH-suh-nihst

Arsonist (noun) means a person who deliberately sets fire to property. Example: “Police believe the arsonist targeted the same street twice.”

noun

A person who deliberately sets fire to property.

"Police believe the arsonist targeted the same street twice."

How to Use Arsonist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who commits arson.

arsonists plural

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Police believe the _____ targeted the same street twice.

From arson + -ist, "one who does."

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What does “arsonist” mean?

The word “arsonist” means a person who deliberately sets fire to property. In plain terms, someone who commits arson.

How do you pronounce “arsonist”?

“Arsonist” is pronounced AH-suh-nihst (/ˈɑɹsənəst/ in IPA).

How do you use “arsonist” in a sentence?

Here is “arsonist” used in a sentence: “Police believe the arsonist targeted the same street twice.”

What part of speech is “arsonist”?

“Arsonist” is a noun.

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