self-killer
|self/kil/ler|
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/sɛlfˈkɪlər/
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/sɛlfˈkɪlə/
one who takes their own life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-killer' originates from English, combining 'self' meaning 'oneself' and 'killer' meaning 'one who kills'.
Historical Evolution
'self-killer' has been used in English to describe someone who takes their own life, evolving from the combination of 'self' and 'killer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who kills oneself', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who takes their own life; a suicide.
The novel explores the tragic life of a self-killer.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 20:13