WorldJuly 5, 2026
assassination
/əˌsæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The act of murdering a prominent person or political leader, often for political or ideological reasons.
Etymology
Derived from the Medieval Latin 'assassinus', which originated from the Arabic 'hashshashin' referring to a secretive 11th-century Ismaili sect known for targeted killings of high-profile political figures.
In the news
The word is used to describe the persistent threat Ayatollah Khamenei faced, highlighting how he viewed his own life as secondary to the survival of the state.
Leadership Beyond Power: What Khamenei’s Death Reveals About Iran, America and Israel
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