noun🔗ShareThe person or thing at fault for a problem or crime."I have tightened the loose bolt that was the culprit; it should work now."guiltpersonpolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA prisoner accused but not yet tried."The police apprehended the culprit suspected of stealing the bicycle, but he hasn't gone to court yet. "personguiltlawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading