homicide
/ˈhɒm.ɪˌsaɪ̯d/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: homicides
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person who kills another.
Noun
Examples
Homicides in general and victorious warriors in particular are often obliged to perform a variety of ceremonies for the purpose of ridding them of the dangerous ghosts of their victims.
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 “homicide” mean?
The killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional.
Is “homicide” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.