"assassin" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ǝ'sæsın/ Audio: en-uk-assassin.oga [UK] Forms: assassin [singular], assassins [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An assassin is a person who kills a famous or important person, usually for political reasons or for money.
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