matricide in Greek
matricide in Greek is μητροκτονία, μητροκτόνος — matricide means the act of killing one's own mother.
matricide in Greek
μητροκτονία
Pronounced: mitroktonia
The killing of one's mother.
μητροκτόνος
Pronounced: mitroktonos
A person who kills his or her mother.
What does "matricide" mean?
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noun The act of killing one's own mother.
"The play's plot turns on an act of matricide."
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noun A person who kills their own mother.
"The court found the matricide guilty and sentenced him accordingly."
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matricide in a sentence
- The play's plot turns on an act of matricide.
- Ancient tragedy often explores the horror of matricide.
- The court found the matricide guilty and sentenced him accordingly.
- In the myth, the matricide is pursued by the Furies.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "matricide" in Greek?
"matricide" in Greek is μητροκτονία, μητροκτόνος. matricide means: The act of killing one's own mother.
How do you pronounce μητροκτονία?
"matricide" in Greek is μητροκτονία, pronounced "mitroktonia".
How do you use "matricide" in a sentence?
Example: "The play's plot turns on an act of matricide." In Greek, "matricide" is μητροκτονία, μητροκτόνος.
Are there other ways to say "matricide" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "matricide": μητροκτονία, μητροκτόνος.
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