assassins

noun

a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

Roots

hashishinassassin- · Arabic · hashish-eaters

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The word assassins breaks down into one root of Arabic origin: the root assassin-, from Arabic hashishin (“hashish-eaters”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.