sicarii

/sɪˈkɑːriː/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a group of Jewish rebels in the 1st century AD known for their violent methods and involvement in the First Jewish-Roman War.

“The sicarii were notorious for their stealthy attacks on Roman soldiers.”

Synonyms

  • assassin
  • hitman

Antonyms

  • pacifist
  • peacemaker