interfector
masculine
The English word slayer is translated into Latin as interfector. Wiktionary also lists homicīda and interfectrix.
Meaning: one who slays (noun)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| interfector | masculine | |
| homicīda | masculine | |
| interfectrix | [ɪn.tɛrˈfɛk.triːks] (Classical Latin, narrow) [in.terˈfɛk.triks] (narrow) |
feminine |
| occīsor | masculine |
The terms in this list refer to someone who slays or kills. While interfector is a general term for a slayer, homicīda carries the specific connotation of a murderer or one who commits homicide.
Which one should you use?
interfector is a general term for a slayer, whereas homicīda specifically implies a murderer or killer.
How does it change in a sentence?
interfectrix is the feminine form of the agent noun interfector, used to refer to a female slayer.
Did you know?
- The word interfectrix uses the suffix -trīx, which is the same root used in the English word 'actress' via the Latin actrīx.
- The suffix -tor in interfector is a cognate of the English suffix '-er', both descending from the Proto-Indo-European root *-tōr.
- While we often think of 'homicide' as a modern legal term, its Latin root homicīda was used by ancient Romans to describe anyone who took a human life, regardless of whether it was a crime.
Examples in context
- Interfector ferarum est fortis.The slayer of beasts is brave.
- In fabula, interfector est crudelis.In the story, the slayer is cruel.
- Hic interfector multos hostes occidit.This slayer killed many enemies.
Example conversation
Claudia and Marcus are discussing an ancient legend.
- ClaudiaVisne legere de interfectore monstrī?Do you want to read about the slayer of the monster?
- MarcusIta, Marcus legere vult.Yes, Marcus wants to read.
- ClaudiaHic interfector fūit fortissimus.This slayer was the bravest.
- MarcusCertē, vēritās est.Certainly, that is the truth.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “slayer” translations and entries interfector, interfectrix, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries interfector, interfectrix, CC BY-SA 4.0.
