sicarian

/ˌsɪkɛˈriən/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Sicarii, a Jewish sect known for their terrorist activities against the Romans

“The historians studied the role of the Sicarians in the First Jewish-Roman War.”

2. adjective

Relating to the Sicarii

“The archaeologists discovered a sicarian tomb in the ancient city.”

Synonyms

  • terrorist
  • zealot

Antonyms

  • pacifist
  • peacekeeper