ˈmæŋkɪlər

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that causes the death of many people.

“The disease was a mankiller in the small village, claiming dozens of lives.”

2. noun

A person who kills many people, especially in a particular region or time period.

“The mankiller of the 19th century American West was a ruthless outlaw.”

3. noun

A person who has killed many people, especially in a particular war or conflict.

“The mankiller of World War II was responsible for the deaths of thousands of soldiers.”