- ASSASSIN Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of ASSASSIN is a person who commits murder; especially : one who murders a politically important person either for money or from fanatical adherence to a cause How to use assassin in a sentence
- Assassination - Wikipedia
Assassination is the willful killing, by a sudden, secret, or planned attack, of a person—especially if prominent or important [1][2] It may be prompted by political, ideological, religious, personal, financial, or military motives [3] Assassinations are ordered by both individuals and organizations, and are carried out by their accomplices
- ASSASSIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
ASSASSIN definition: 1 someone who kills a famous or important person, usually for political reasons or in exchange for… Learn more
- assassin, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English . . .
There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun assassin, one of which is considered offensive See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence
- ASSASSIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
An assassin is a person who assassinates someone He saw the shooting and memorized the number of the assassin's car 2 meanings: a murderer, esp one who kills a prominent political figure a member of a secret sect of Muslim fanatics operating Click for more definitions
- Assassin Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
ASSASSIN meaning: a person who kills someone (such as a famous or important person) usually for political reasons or for money a person who assassinates someone
- assassin noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage . . .
Definition of assassin noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary a person who murders somebody important or famous, for money or for political reasons He was killed by a hired assassin They hired a professional assassin to do the job for them
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