assassin

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die jemanden, oft eine prominente politische Figur, durch einen plötzlichen Angriff tötet, häufig im Auftrag; historisch auch ein Mitglied eines geheimen muslimischen Ordens, der Christen und Kreuzfahrer terrorisierte und tötete.

A noun referring to a person who murders someone, often a prominent political figure, by a surprise attack, frequently hired to do so; also historically a member of a secret Muslim order that terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders.

1. Hired MurdererB2formal

   A person who murders someone, especially a prominent political figure, by a surprise attack, often for payment.

   Auftragsmörder

   • The political leader was killed by a hired assassin.
   • The police are searching for the assassin who shot the governor.
   • The plot involved an assassin who was paid a large sum of money.

   Synonymeexecutionergunmanhitmankillermurderer

2. Historical OrderC1formal

   A member of a secret medieval Muslim order (founded in the 12th century) known for terrorizing and killing Christian Crusaders.

   Assassine

   • The Assassins were a feared group during the Crusades.
   • Legends about the Assassins often involve mountain fortresses.
   • The historical order of the Assassins operated in Persia and Syria.