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executioner

/ɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/ noun · British & US
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What does executioner mean?

noun

A person who carries out the death penalty, typically by hanging or beheading. A person responsible for the execution of a plan or decision.

Example

"The executioner stood at the gallows, ready to carry out the sentence."

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