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έγκλημα — meaning in English

eglima

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English meaning

crime noun An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.

Senses

έγκλημα is used for these senses in English:

crime (countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
crime (uncountable) The habit or practice of committing crimes.

crime — full definition

noun An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
noun Illegal activity in general.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

αδίκημα εγκληματικότητα