Culprit
/ˈkʌlprɪt/
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A person who is responsible for a crime or other wrong act; also, the source of a problem.
The police finally caught the culprit who stole the artwork.
Etymology
Comes from Anglo-Norman 'culprit', originally from Old French 'culprit' meaning 'accused', derived from Latin 'culpa' meaning 'blame, fault'. It entered English in the 17th century.
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What does Culprit mean?
Culprit means: A person who is responsible for a crime or other wrong act; also, the source of a problem.
How do you pronounce Culprit?
Culprit: /ˈkʌlprɪt/
How is Culprit used in a sentence?
The police finally caught the culprit who stole the artwork.