Definition

A person who kills animals for food, especially in a professional setting.

Example

The slaughterer prepared the meat for the market.

Conversation

Have you ever met a slaughterer before?

No, I haven't! What do they do exactly?

They’re responsible for preparing meat, usually in a very specific way.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know there was so much involved.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Slaughterer → It is formed from "slaughter" (from Old English *sleohtre*, meaning the act of killing) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A slaughterer is a person who kills animals for food or other purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who performs the act of killing ('slaughter') — the '-er' indicates that this person is doing the action.

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