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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

matricide

/mætrɪsaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does matricide mean?

noun

The act of killing one's mother, or a person who kills their mother. In a broader sense, it can also refer to the act of killing one's mother figure or a maternal institution.

Example

"The tragic story of Oedipus is an example of matricide, where he unknowingly kills his mother."

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