This is the 4508th most frequent Dutch word.
criminelen
"Criminelen" means "criminals" in English.
Here, "criminelen" is used as a noun in a plural form referring to individuals who commit crimes.
De criminelen werden gearresteerd door de politie.
The criminals were arrested by the police.
In this sentence, "criminelen" refers to specific individuals who are famous for their criminal activities.
Deze buurt wordt vaak bezocht door bekende criminelen.
This neighborhood is often visited by known criminals.
Here, "criminelen" is used to represent the general concept of individuals involved in criminal acts.