parricide

English

/ˈpæ.ɹɪ.saɪd/

noun
Definitions
  • Someone who kills a relative, especially a parent.
  • Someone who commits treason.
  • The killing of a relative, especially a parent.
  • The killing of a ruler, or other authority figure; treason.

Etymology

Suffix from English pari-.

Origin

English

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