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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