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Shoplifter vs Burglar - What's the difference?

shoplifter | burglar |

As nouns the difference between shoplifter and burglar

is that shoplifter is a person who shoplifts, one who steals from shops while burglar is a thief who steals from premises.

shoplifter

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A person who shoplifts, one who steals from shops.
    • Shoplifters will be prosecuted.

    Synonyms

    *shop stealer (Australia)

    Related terms

    *shoplift *shoplifting

    burglar

    English

    (burglary)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A thief who steals from premises.
    • The burglar made off with a large diamond from the museum.

    Related terms

    * burglarize * burglary * burgle * burglar alarm * cat burglar

    See also

    * robber * thief