Deicide

Pronunciation ,

• UK IPA: /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.saɪd/, /ˈdiː.ɪ.saɪd/
• US IPA: /ˈdi.É™.saɪd/, /ˈdeɪ.É™.saɪd/

Origin

dei- + -cide

Full definition of deicide

Noun

1. The killing of a god or goddess.
2. The killer of a god or goddess.
3. (Christianity, theology) The crucifixion of Jesus viewed as a crime.

Derived terms

• deicidal