Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

algoz

noun

al-goz

Definition

An executioner or a person who carries out the death penalty.

Examples

The algoz of the condemned prisoner performed his duty with a heavy heart.
In medieval times, the algoz was often both feared and shunned by society.
Some novels portray the algoz as a complex character, blurring the lines between justice and cruelty.

Meaning

In a historical context, ‘algoz’ refers specifically to a person responsible for carrying out capital punishment. It can also imply a figure who inflicts punishment or hardship.