Meaning & use
assassination
The murder of a prominent or important person, usually for political reasons.
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The assassination of the president shocked the nation and triggered days of unrest.
Historians still debate the exact motives behind the assassination of the archduke.
A note on using this word
Reserved for the deliberate killing of a public figure, unlike ordinary murder, which lacks that political dimension.
Words with a similar meaning
murderkilling
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