infanticide

Word parts

infant + -cide

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈfæntɪsaɪd/

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Noun

Singular infanticide

Plural infanticides

drawing of an infanticide

1. (countable & uncountable) Infanticide is the intentional killing of a young child.