Definition

A person who kills a cruel and oppressive ruler.

Example

The people celebrated the act of tyrannicide as a victory for freedom.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term tyrannicide?

Yeah, it's pretty intense, right?

I read that it refers to the act of killing a tyrant.

Definitely, it's a heavy concept that raises a lot of ethical questions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tyrannicide → It is formed from "tyrannus" (from Greek "tyrannos", meaning tyrant) and "-cide" (from Latin "caedere", meaning to kill). The word refers to the act of killing a tyrant.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'tyrant' ('tyrannus') being 'killed' ('-cide') — that's why tyrannicide means the act of killing a tyrant.

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