Homicide Meaning
/ˈhɒm.ɪˌsaɪ̯d/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional.
nounA person who kills another.
Sentence Examples
Tom is a suspect in a homicide investigation.
Homicide is punishable by death.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The detective investigated the case of ____ in the quiet neighborhood.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The police are currently investigating the ____ that took place in the park last night.
Word Origin & History
From Old French homicide, from Latin homicīda (“man-slayer”) and homicīdium (“manslaughter”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Homicides in general and victorious warriors in particular are often obliged to perform a variety of ceremonies for the purpose of ridding them of the dangerous ghosts of their victims."
— 1911, James George Frazer, The Golden Bough, volume 11, page 195:
"“She was a hippie kid. How hard would you work a case like that?”
“As hard as anyone else,” said Goddard. There was an irritated note in his voice. “She was a homicide. She got what every homicide investigation gets.”"
— 1996, A J Holt, Watch Me:
"We don't even know the woman was a homicide. Didn't they say it was possible they both jumped?"
— 2003, Ellen Perry Berkeley, Keith's People, →ISBN, page 58:
"The medical examiner was behind on autopsies and cranky, so we didn't even know if the old guy in the pool was a homicide."
— 2004, Jon Talton, Dry Heat, →ISBN, page 40:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The detective investigated the case of ____ in the quiet neighborhood.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The police are currently investigating the ____ that took place in the park last night.