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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

patricide

/pætrɪsaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does patricide mean?

noun

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

Example

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

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