Matricidal: meaning, definitions and examples
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matricidal
[ ˌmæt.rɪˈsaɪ.dəl ]
describing a crime
Matricidal refers to the act of murdering one's mother or the nature of such an act. The term is often used in psychological contexts, discussing the complexities of maternal relationships. It can also denote certain themes in literature and film, where characters may act against their maternal figures in extreme ways. Matricide is the noun form and refers specifically to the crime itself. This term often carries a deep emotional and psychological significance.
Synonyms
maternal killing, mother murder.
Examples of usage
- His matricidal tendencies were explored in therapy.
- The novel contains matricidal themes.
- The matricidal act shocked the small community.
Translations
Translations of the word "matricidal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 matricida
🇮🇳 मातृहत्या (mātr̥hatyā)
🇩🇪 matrizid
🇮🇩 matricida
🇺🇦 матеріцидний
🇵🇱 matricydalny
🇯🇵 母親殺しの (hahaoya-goroshi no)
🇫🇷 matricide
🇪🇸 matricida
🇹🇷 anne katili
🇰🇷 모친 살해의 (mochin salhae-ui)
🇸🇦 قتل الأم (qatl al-umm)
🇨🇿 matricidní
🇸🇰 matricidálny
🇨🇳 弑母的 (shìmǔ de)
🇸🇮 matricidni
🇮🇸 móðurmorð
🇰🇿 анасын өлтіру (anasyn öltiru)
🇬🇪 დედის მკვლელობა (dedis mk'uleloba)
🇦🇿 ana qətl
🇲🇽 matricida
Etymology
The word 'matricidal' is derived from the Latin word 'matricida,' which is a combination of 'mater' meaning 'mother' and 'cida,' meaning 'killer' or 'to kill.' This compound word was developed to describe the act of killing one's mother in both legal and psychological terms. The use of the term has evolved over time, often being referenced in discussions about maternal relationships and their complexities. In literature, matricide is a recurring theme, reflecting deep-seated emotions and conflicts between mothers and their children. As societies have become more introspective about familial dynamics and relationships, the term has found relevance in various fields, including psychology, sociology, and criminology, highlighting the dark aspects of human behavior.