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genocide
[ jen-uh-sahyd ]
noun
- the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group.
genocide
/ ˈɛəʊˌɪ /
noun
- the policy of deliberately killing a nationality or ethnic group
genocide
- The deliberate destruction of an entire race or nation. The Holocaust conducted by the Nazis in Germany and the Rwandan genocide are examples of attempts at genocide.
Derived Forms
- ˌԴˈ岹, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- o·a adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of genocide1
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Example Sentences
Relations between Israel and Turkey have nose-dived since the Gaza war began in October 2023, with Ankara introducing trade restrictions and accusing Israel of genocide.
We helped defeat fascism in Europe, Americans can rightly claim; we also helped inspire Europe’s fascists, who looked longingly at the United States’ reactionary tradition of genocide and racial segregation.
The ICC, a global court, has the authority to prosecute those accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Spurred in part by posts on Facebook, the anti-Rohingya campaign has been termed genocide by human rights groups.
South Africa has brought an ongoing case before the UN's top court, alleging that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
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