LOOTER definition: 1. someone, usually one of a large number of people during a violent event, who steals from shops…. Learn more.

The meaning of LOOTER is one that loots.

Looting is the act of stealing, or the taking of goods by force, typically in the midst of a military, political, or other social crisis, such as war, [1] natural disasters (where law and civil …

Someone who takes advantage of a chaotic situation to steal things is a looter. During a war (or even during a blackout), looters may help themselves to food and supplies from shops.

Valuables pillaged in time of war; spoils. 2. Stolen goods or money. 3. Informal Things of value, such as gifts, received. 4. Slang Money. 1. To take goods from (a place) by force or without …

Definition of looter noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

A looter is a person who steals things from shops or houses, for example during a war or riot.

looter, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Definition: A "looter" is generally defined as a person who takes goods unlawfully, often in a tumultuous environment. This term is often used in the context of civil disorder, when normal …

The word 'looter' originated in the late 19th century as a combination of 'loot' (to steal goods) and the agent suffix '-er'. It initially referred to a person who stole goods during a war.