noun
felon
FEH-luhn
Felon (noun) means someone convicted of a felony — a serious crime. Example: “As a convicted felon, he lost his right to vote in that state.”
noun
1
Someone convicted of a felony — a serious crime.
"As a convicted felon, he lost his right to vote in that state."
2
A painful infection near a fingernail or toenail.
"The doctor lanced the felon to relieve the pressure."
How to use felon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly, a person convicted of a serious crime like murder or armed robbery, as opposed to a lesser misdemeanor.
Common pairings
convicted felon
a felon in possession of a firearm
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- Plural
- felons
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Etymology
From Old French felon ("evil, wicked"), from Medieval Latin fellonem, of uncertain deeper origin. It shares a root with "fell" in the sense of "cruel, fierce."
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What does “felon” mean?
The word “felon” means someone convicted of a felony — a serious crime. In plain terms, most commonly, a person convicted of a serious crime like murder or armed robbery, as opposed to a lesser misdemeanor.
How do you pronounce “felon”?
“Felon” is pronounced FEH-luhn (/ˈfɛlən/ in IPA).
How do you use “felon” in a sentence?
Here is “felon” used in a sentence: “As a convicted felon, he lost his right to vote in that state.”
What part of speech is “felon”?
“Felon” is a noun.
Where does the word “felon” come from?
The word “felon” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French felon ("evil, wicked"), from Medieval Latin fellonem, of uncertain deeper origin. It shares a root with "fell" in the sense of "cruel, fierce.".
How many meanings does “felon” have?
“Felon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone convicted of a felony — a serious crime.
