matricide
mat
ˈmæt
māt
ri
ri
cide
ˌsaɪd
said
British pronunciation
/mˈætɹɪsˌa‍ɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "matricide"in English

Matricide
01

the act of killing one's own mother

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Police arrested the young man on suspicion of matricide after they found evidence pointing to his involvement.
The detective was deeply disturbed, having never before encountered a case of matricide in his lengthy career.
02

a person who murders their mother

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