Noun Definition

assassin

1.Definition: a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders

Category: People

2.Definition: a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

"His assassins were hunted down like animals", "Assassinators of kings and emperors"

Related Noun(s):assassinator, bravo

Category: People