cainogenesis

/kɑːɪnəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The phenomenon of the first murder in a society, often seen as a pivotal event in its development, or the first instance of violence or killing within a particular group or community.

“The anthropologist studied the cainogenesis that occurred in the tribe, noting its impact on their social dynamics and moral codes.”

Synonyms

  • first murder
  • initial violence

Antonyms

  • pacification
  • social harmony