Fratricide means literally killing one's own brother, emphasizing family tragedy.

Literal Meaning

Fratricide refers to killing of both brothers and sisters, not just male siblings.

Gender Neutral

Fratricide is historically associated with power struggles in royalty and mythology.

In non-literal uses, fratricide describes harming those within the same group.

Fratricide in groups suggests a serious breakdown of unity and loyalty.

Understanding the group context is key in identifying acts as fratricide.

Military fratricide is about unintended harm to allies, often in confusion.

Efforts to avoid fratricide focus on clear identification and communication.

Fratricide in the military is taken very seriously due to its moral and tactical impact.