/ɔːtɒˈsaɪd/ (AW-tos-AYD)

Definitions

1. noun

A person who kills themselves.

“The investigation into the celebrity’s death revealed that the coroner believed it to be a case of autocide.”

2. noun

A suicidal act, especially one that is seen as a heroic act or a way to escape suffering.

“The soldier’s autocide was seen as a tragic sacrifice for his country.”