assassin
Translation
assassin
Examples
The king was killed by an assassin.
The king was killed by an assassin.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons. The king was killed by an assassin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: killer, murderer, hitman
Etymology
From Arabic 'hashishiyyin' (hashish-eaters), referring to a historical militant sect. The term was brought to Europe by Crusaders.
Memory Tips
An assassin kills for political or religious reasons, which distinguishes them from a simple 'murderer'.