Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infanticide
noun
/ˌɪn.fæn.tɪ.saɪd/
Definition
The act of intentionally causing the death of an infant.
Examples
- In some societies, historical accounts reveal disturbing instances of infanticide due to poverty.
- The law strictly penalizes acts of infanticide, treating them as serious crimes against humanity.
- She dedicated her research to understanding the psychological factors that may lead to infanticide.
Meaning
Infanticide refers to the deliberate killing of a child, usually one that is less than a year old.
Synonyms
- Child murder
- Neonaticide
- Child death
