The meaning of ASSASSIN is a person who commits murder; especially : one who murders a politically prominent person either for money or from fanatical adherence to a cause.

ASSASSIN definition: 1. someone who kills a famous or important person, usually for political reasons or in exchange for…. Learn more.

ASSASSIN meaning: a person who kills someone (such as a famous or important person) usually for political reasons or for money a person who assassinates someone

Definition of assassin noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

An assassin is a person who assassinates someone. He saw the shooting and memorized the number of the assassin's car.

1. a murderer, esp. one who kills a politically prominent person for fanatical or monetary reasons. 2. (cap.) one of an order of Muslim fanatics, active in Persia and Syria c1090–1272, whose …

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