Where does “perpetrator” come from?
Perpetrator derives from Latin perpetrātor, one who accomplishes or commits an act, from perpetrāre meaning to carry through or complete, built from per- and pater-.
perpetrator (English): One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits...
Definitions
- One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits...
Ancestry of “perpetrator”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | perpetrator | second-person singular future passive imperative... |