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Peculator (noun) means a person who steals money or property that has been placed in their trust.

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A person who steals money or property that has been placed in their trust.
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Etymology

Comes from Latin pecūlātor (“embezzler”), from Latin pecūlor (“to embezzle”), from Latin pecūlium (“private property”).

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What is the meaning of peculator?
"peculator" (noun) means a person who steals money or property that has been placed in their trust.
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Other words for "peculator" include defalcator, embezzler.

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