victimaire

le victimaire, victimaire
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. slayer of sacrificial animals
Dans la Rome antique, le victimaire était l'officiant chargé d'abattre les animaux lors des sacrifices publics.In ancient Rome, the slayer of sacrificial animals was the official in charge of slaughtering animals during public sacrifices.
b. sacrificial animal slayer
Le victimaire s'avança pour l'abattage rituel de la génisse.The sacrificial animal slayer stepped forward for the ritual slaughter of the heifer.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. victim (noun)
Norbert adopte une mentalité victimaire pour se décharger de ses obligations.Norbert is adopting a victim mentality to shun his obligations.
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