assassination
/əˌsæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
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Also seen as: assassinations
Meaning · English
The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.
Noun
Examples
The assassination of the king occurred at night.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “assassination” mean?
The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.
Is “assassination” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.