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regicide

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛdʒɪsʌɪd/
Definition of regicide

noun

[mass noun]
  • the action of killing a king.
  • [count noun] a person who kills or takes part in killing a king.

Derivatives

regicidal

Pronunciation: /-ˈsʌɪd(ə)l/
adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin rex, reg- 'king' + -cide, probably suggested by French régicide

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Definition of regicide in the US English dictionary

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