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Parricide: meaning, definitions and examples

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parricide

 

[ หˆpรฆrษชsaษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

crime, family

Parricide is the act of murdering one's own parent or another close relative. This term originates from the Latin word 'parricida,' which means 'father-killer' or 'parent-killer.' It is considered one of the most heinous crimes due to the betrayal of familial bonds.

Synonyms

familicide, filicide, parent-killing

Examples of usage

  • The legal system treats parricide as a particularly serious offense.
  • In literature, parricide often serves as a theme symbolizing conflict within families.
  • Psychological studies have explored the motives behind acts of parricide.
  • Cases of parricide can lead to complex legal and emotional disputes.

Translations

Translations of the word "parricide" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parricรญdio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคคเฅƒเคนเคคเฅเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vatermord

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembunuhan orang tua

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ั–ั†ะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ parakida

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆชๆฎบใ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parricide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parricidio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parricide

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋ชจ ์‚ดํ•ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุชู„ ุงู„ูˆุงู„ุฏูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parricidium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ parricรญdium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆถๆฏๆ€ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ parricid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ foreldra morรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ะฐ-ะฐะฝะฐ ำฉะปั‚ั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ—แƒ แƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ata-qษ™tl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parricidio

Etymology

The term 'parricide' comes from the Latin roots 'parri-' meaning 'parent' and '-cide,' which means 'to kill.' Dating back to the 14th century, parricide was used to describe the murder of a parent. The concept of parricide has been documented throughout history in various cultures, often linked to societal and familial conflicts. In ancient Roman law, parricide was considered particularly atrocious, worthy of severe punishment, reflecting the deep moral implications of such acts. From classical literature to modern psychological studies, parricide has been explored as a complex phenomenon involving deep emotional and psychological layers, often revealing the dark dynamics within families.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,269 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.