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rap·ist | \ ˈrā-pist 
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\ plural rapists
Definition of rapist
: a person who rapes someone : a person who commits rape
a convicted rapist
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rapist
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of rapist
: a person who rapes someone : a person who commits rape
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rapist
nounrap·ist | \ ˈrā-pəst \
\Medical Definition of rapist
: an individual who commits rape
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The first known use of rapist was in 1867
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