infanticide

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of killing a newborn infant.

• Noun

  The practice of intentionally killing newborn infants, often due to cultural or societal beliefs.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈfæntɪsaɪd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with infanticide
homicide , manslaughter , homicide , homicide , homicide

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Variants

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infanticidal , infanticide , infanticides

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'infans' meaning 'unable to speak' and the suffix '-cide' meaning 'killing'.

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Trivia

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1. Infanticide was practiced in ancient Sparta as a means of population control.

2. Infanticide was a common practice in ancient Rome, particularly among the upper classes.

3. Infanticide is still a problem in some parts of the world, particularly in developing countries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Feticide: The act of killing a fetus before birth.

2. Neonaticide: The act of killing a newborn infant during the first 28 days of life.

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Culture

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Infanticide has been practiced throughout history for various reasons, including religious beliefs, economic reasons, and as a means of population control. It has been a subject of controversy and debate, with some arguing that it is a form of mercy for the infant, while others view it as a heinous crime.

How to Memorize "infanticide"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of harming or killing a newborn infant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'infanticide' with the act of killing newborn infants.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym I-N-F-A-N-T-I-C-I-D-E: 'Infants Not For Anymore Time In Critical Development Ends'.

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