honor killing meaning

UK /ˈɒnə ˈkɪlɪŋ/ US /ˈɑnɚ ˈkɪlɪŋ/ 4 syllables

honor killing (noun): an ancient tradition still sometimes observed; a male member of the family kills a female relative for tarnishing the family image.

Definition of honor killing

  1. an ancient tradition still sometimes observed; a male member of the family kills a female relative for tarnishing the family image

    Type of: homicide

How to pronounce honor killing

honor killing is pronounced /ˈɒnə ˈkɪlɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈɑnɚ ˈkɪlɪŋ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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