Definitions

1. noun

A king of Judea who ordered the massacre of the babies in Bethlehem in an attempt to kill Jesus, as predicted by the Magi. Also, any ruler who is cruel and tyrannical.

“The biblical story of Herod is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked power.”

2. proper noun

A city in the West Bank, named after the biblical king Herod.

“Herod is a key location in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”