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What is the Greek work for killer?

There isn't one single perfect Greek word for "killer" that encompasses all its nuances. Here are some options depending on the context:

General terms:

* φόνος (phonos): This word literally means "murder" or "killing" but can also be used to refer to the person who commits the act.

* δολοφόνος (dolophonos): This word specifically refers to a murderer, someone who kills intentionally and unlawfully.

* ανθρωποκτόνος (anthropoktonos): This means "manslayer" or "murderer of humans."

More specific terms:

* αυτοκτονία (autoktonia): Suicide, the act of killing oneself.

* εγκληματίας (englimathias): Criminal, someone who commits a crime (which could include murder).

* φονιάς (foniás): This is a more colloquial term for "killer," often used in a negative sense.

The best choice depends on the specific situation and the intended meaning.

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