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The act of killing a king.

Appeared in: AIIMS Delhi NO - 2018

Explanation

  • The correct option is Regicide, which is the specific term for the act of killing a monarch, such as a king, queen, or emperor.
  • The word is derived from the Latin 'regis' meaning 'king' and the suffix '-cide' meaning 'to kill' or 'a killer'.
  • Historical examples of regicide include the execution of King Charles I of England and King Louis XVI of France.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: Homicide is a general term for the killing of one person by another. While the killing of a king is a form of homicide, 'Regicide' is the more specific and accurate term.
  • Option B: Patricide is the act of killing one's own father. The root 'pater' is Latin for 'father'.
  • Option C: Genocide is the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group. The root 'genos' is Greek for 'race' or 'people'.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Vocabulary and Etymology as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • This question tests general knowledge and vocabulary, which are components of nursing entrance and competitive exams.
  • Understanding etymology (the study of word origins) can help in deciphering the meaning of unfamiliar technical and medical terms, as many are derived from Latin and Greek roots.
  • What if the question asked for the killing of one's mother? The answer would be Matricide, from the Latin 'mater' (mother) + '-cide'.
How to Approach the Question
  • Identify the core concept in the question: 'killing a king'.
  • Analyze the suffix '-cide' which is common to all options and means 'to kill'.
  • Focus on the prefix of each option to determine the specific type of killing.
  • Break down the options: 'Homi-' (human), 'Patri-' (father), 'Geno-' (race), 'Regi-' (king).
  • Match the prefix for 'king' ('Regi-') with the act described in the question.
  • Select the option 'Regicide' as it specifically means the killing of a king.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Vocabulary and Etymology
  • Stem keywords: act, killing, king
  • Lead-in keywords: BEST, MOST RELEVANT CLUE
  • Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 8122-8124

E6 Nursing Fundamentals Taylor p. 946-948

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