femminicidio

/fem.mi.niˈtʃi.djo/

femicide

Il femminicidio è un crimine contro le donne.

Femicide is a crime against women.

Law

formal

The intentional killing of women because of their gender, often in the context of domestic violence or gender-based hatred.

Il femminicidio è riconosciuto come un reato autonomo in molti paesi.

Femicide is recognized as an autonomous crime in many countries.

The term emphasizes the systemic nature of violence against women and is often used in legal and feminist discourse.

formal

A sociological concept highlighting the cultural and structural factors that contribute to the killing of women due to gender inequality.

Lo studio del femminicidio rivela radici profonde nella disuguaglianza di genere.

The study of femicide reveals deep roots in gender inequality.

Used in academic and activist contexts to analyze patterns of violence against women.

Collocations

domestic violence

gender inequality

In Italy, femicide is often prosecuted under specific laws targeting gender-based violence.

Use 'femminicidio' to emphasize the gendered nature of the crime, not just 'omicidio' (homicide).

Derived from 'femminile' (female) + 'omicidio' (homicide), coined to highlight gender-based killings.

The term is used in legal, sociological, and feminist contexts to emphasize the gendered nature of violence against women.

femminile

female

root

omicidio

homicide

root

Dizionario Italiano-Inglese