Word
homicide
Phoneticshomi·cide
US/ˈhɑməˌsaɪd/
UK/hˈɒmɪsˌaɪd/
Definitions
01the act of killing
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. the act of one person killing another person, whether it was planned or an accident.
n. the killing of one human being by another. This is a broad legal category that includes both intentional murder and unintentional manslaughter.
Español:homicidio
“The police are investigating the death as a homicide because of the suspicious injuries.”
“The coroner's report officially classified the cause of death as homicide, though the prosecutor has yet to determine the specific degree of the charge.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun for the general act or a countable noun for a specific case.
Synonyms
02police department
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun American English · Technical
n. the special department in a police force that investigates killings.
n. the division or department within a law enforcement agency responsible for investigating deaths caused by others.
“He spent ten years working in homicide before being promoted to captain.”
“Detectives from homicide arrived at the crime scene within minutes to secure the perimeter and begin their preliminary investigation.”
Usage
Usually functions as an uncountable noun or a modifier, as in 'homicide detective'.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“In 2024, femicide stopped being classified as an aggravated form of homicide and finally became a separate crime, punishable by 20 to 40 years in prison.” “For him, the controversy over AI171 comes down to "just the difficulty we all have talking about homicide and suicide".” Etymology
From Old French homicide, from Latin homicīda (“man-slayer”) and homicīdium (“manslaughter”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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