"electrocutioner" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɪˌlɛktɹəˈkjuʃənɚ/ [General-American], /ɪˌlɛktɹəˈkjuːʃənə/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: electrocutioners [plural]
Etymology: Blend of electrocution + executioner, or electrocution + -er Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*sekʷ-|id=follow}}, {{blend|en|electrocution|executioner}} Blend of electrocution + executioner, {{suffix|en|electrocution|er|id2=occupation}} electrocution + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} electrocutioner (plural electrocutioners)
  1. an executioner who carries out an execution by means of electricity. Categories (topical): Capital punishment, Electricity, Occupations, People, Prison Related terms: electrocution, electrocute

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