Meaning of the word assassin in English

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assassin

US /əˈsæs.ən/
UK /əˈsæs.ən/
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Noun

1.

a murderer of an important person, typically a political or prominent figure, for political or religious reasons.

Example:
The police are searching for the assassin of the president.
He was hired as a professional assassin.
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