Regicide(noun)

The killing of a king; a person who kills a king.
Hindi meaning:राजहत्या; राजा का हत्यारा
Synonyms: Kingslaying, Tyrannicide, Assassination, Murder
Antonyms: Protection, Preservation, Loyalty, Guardianship
Example: The regicide shocked the entire kingdom and led to political chaos.
Trick to remember: Regi sounds like royal and cide means killing, so regicide = killing a king.
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