Definition

A person who kills someone secretly and often for political reasons.

Example

The assassinator was hired to eliminate the target without being detected.

Conversation

Did you hear about that movie with the assassinator as the main character?

Yeah, everyone is talking about it!

I heard it's full of action and suspense.

I can't wait to see how the assassinator pulls off those stunts!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Assassinator is formed from "assassin" (from Old French *assassiner*, meaning to kill) and the suffix "-ator" (meaning one who performs an action). The word "assassinator" refers to one who kills or carries out an assassination.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'kills' ('assassin') and the '-ator' means a person who does that action. An assassinator is someone who performs the act of killing.

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