femicide
noun
the act of killing a woman, as by a domestic partner or a member of a criminal enterprise.
femicides
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pluralof femicide.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Figures recorded for all femicides in Scotland, where there was a relationship between the victim and the suspect, show the highest number of female homicides was 16 in the year 2021/22.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026
While many are supportive, some worry that she is insufficiently committed to supporting feminist efforts to halt femicides.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2025
She said Italy's upper house was due to start voting on Wednesday on a bill that expands protection measures for women at risk, and announced a public awareness campaign against femicides.
From Reuters ● Nov. 20, 2023
The fact that Mexico — where women didn’t have a constitutional right to vote until 1953 and which today struggles with femicides — could have a woman president might seem remarkable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2023
Nine of Mexico’s 2,446 municipalities, including Ecatepec, accounted for 13% of femicides nationally, through September.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2022
