Fratricide

/ˈfrætriːsaɪd/ noun

Definition

The act of killing one's brother or sister, or a person who commits this act.

Etymology

From Latin 'fratricide', combining 'frater' (brother) + '-cida' (killer). The term has been used since ancient times to describe this specific form of murder within families.

Kelly Says

Fratricide appears constantly in mythology and history—Cain and Abel, Romulus and Remus—suggesting ancient societies were fascinated by how brotherhood could curdle into violence.

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