executioner

Word parts

execution + -er

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌɛksəˈkjuʃənɚ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənə/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: ex‧e‧cu‧tion‧er

Noun

Singular executioner

Plural executioners

1. (countable) An executioner is the person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.

Related words

• execute
• execution