arsonist
|ar/son/ist|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈɑːr.sən.ɪst/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑː.sən.ɪst/
fire setter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arsonist' originates from the Latin word 'arsio,' where 'ars-' meant 'to burn.'
Historical Evolution
'arsio' transformed into the Old French word 'arsion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'arson' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to burn,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who sets fires intentionally.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who intentionally sets fire to property.
The police arrested the arsonist after a thorough investigation.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45