How Do You Spell INFANTICIDE?

Pronunciation: [ɪnfˈantɪsˌa͡ɪd] (IPA)

Infanticide is a heinous crime that refers to the killing of a newborn or infant. The word is spelled as /ɪnˈfan.tɪ.saɪd/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It is a compound word consisting of "infant" and "cide," the latter meaning "killing." The stress falls on the second syllable "fan," followed by "ti" and "side." This word is derived from Latin origins, where "infans" means "an infant" and "caedere" means "to kill." Infanticide is considered one of the most serious and tragic forms of violence against children.

INFANTICIDE Meaning and Definition

1. Infanticide is a noun that refers to the act of intentionally killing an infant or newborn child. It is derived from the Latin words "infans" meaning "infant" and "caedere" meaning "to kill." Infanticide is considered a grave crime and a moral taboo in most societies.

   There are various circumstances and motivations for infanticide throughout history. In some cultures, it has been practiced as a means of population control, to eliminate children deemed undesirable due to gender, disability, or social status. Infanticide can also be driven by economic and social factors, such as poverty, lack of resources, or the absence of the father. In some cases, it may be perpetrated for religious or cultural reasons, often as sacrifice or through belief in supernatural powers.

   From a legal perspective, infanticide is a highly condemned act and is punishable in almost every jurisdiction around the world. However, penalties and legal definitions may differ from one country to another. Some legal systems treat infanticide as a distinct offense, distinguishing it from murder, due to the unique circumstances surrounding the crime, such as postpartum depression or mental disorders of the mother.

   Infanticide evokes strong emotions and ethical debates regarding the sanctity of life, the rights of children, and the responsibility of society to protect the most vulnerable members of its community. Efforts to prevent infanticide primarily focus on education, support systems for mothers, improved access to healthcare, and promoting societal awareness of child welfare.

2. 1. The killing of an infant. 2. One who murders an infant.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. The murder of an infant; child-murder.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for INFANTICIDE *

• infantcide 66.6666666%
• infanticde 33.3333333%

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Other Common Misspellings for INFANTICIDE

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Etymology of INFANTICIDE

The word infanticide is derived from Latin. It combines two Latin words: infans, meaning infant, and caedere, meaning to kill. Therefore, the literal translation of infanticide is the act of killing an infant.

Similar spelling words for INFANTICIDE

• invented,
• infantino,
• infantile,
• infant death,
• infantilism,
• infantry.

Plural form of INFANTICIDE is INFANTICIDES