eutanasia

euthanasia

noun eh-oo-tah-nah-ZEE-ah Rare

Origin: From Greek euthanasía, 'good death' (eu- good + thanatos death).

Usage Note

Eutanasia is always feminine and invariable in meaning; the plural eutanasie is rare. In Italian public debate, the term often appears alongside suicidio assistito (assisted suicide), which is legally and ethically distinct. The word carries strong ethical and legal weight in Italian discourse and is not used casually.

Examples

"Il dibattito sull'eutanasia è molto acceso."

Natural Translation

The debate on euthanasia is very heated.

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