anti-burglar

adjective

an·ti-bur·glar ˌan-tē-ˈbər-glər

ˌan-ˌtī-

also -gə-lər

: used or intended to prevent burglary : anti-burglary

an anti-burglar alarm

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-burglar was in 1859

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“Anti-burglar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-burglar. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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