noun
executioner
ehk-suh-KYOO-shuh-nuh
noun
1
A person whose job is to carry out death sentences.
"In medieval times, the executioner often wore a hood to hide his identity."
How to Use Executioner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person who carries out a death penalty.
Word Forms
executioners plural
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Etymology
From execution + -er, "one who performs an execution."