Assassin Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Assassin

Meaning 1 : a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

    Example : his assassins were hunted down like animals,assassinators of kings and emperors

    Synonyms : assassinator,  bravo
Meaning 2 : a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders