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crimeless

crimeless

1 3.8
A place that has no crime
  • adjective
  • /ˈkraɪm.ləs/
: sin crimen
  • Is this area really crimeless now?

Examples

  • The village remained almost crimeless for decades, attracting families seeking a safe place to live.

  • The neighborhood has become increasingly crimeless over the years.

  • She grew up in a crimeless neighborhood where everyone knew each other.

  • Tourists are drawn to the city because it is considered nearly crimeless compared to others.

  • In a crimeless city, residents can walk the streets without fear of crime.

  • The organization works towards creating a crimeless environment for all its members.

  • Many believe that education and community support can lead to a more crimeless society.

Synonyms

noncriminal
vscrimeless
1 3.8

Not involving illegal actions and not punishable by law

focuses on absence of criminal activity rather than legal punishability

Surface Forms

crimeless positive

Morphology

crimeless = crime (transparent) = crime + less

The adjective is a straightforward formation from 'crime' + '-less', meaning 'without crime', which is directly inferable.

Etymology

Crimeless starts with crime ('wrong or illegal act') and ends with -less ('without'), like homeless or careless. So crimeless means 'without crime', a place or situation free from bad or illegal acts.