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infanticide

/ɪnˈfæntɪsaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does infanticide mean?

noun

The act of killing an infant, especially a newborn baby. The deliberate killing of a child, especially a newborn.

Example

"The ancient practice of infanticide was often used as a means of population control."

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