genocide
IPA: dʒˈɛnʌsaɪd
noun
- The systematic and deliberate destruction of a group of people, typically by killing substantial numbers of them, on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, or nationality.
- (by extension) The systematic killing of substantial numbers of people on other grounds.
- (by extension) The systematic suppression of ideas or practices on the basis of cultural or ethnic origin; culturicide.
- (video games, roguelikes) The elimination of an entire class of monsters by the player.
verb
- (transitive) To commit genocide (against); to eliminate (a group of people) completely.
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Examples of "genocide" in Sentences
- The country's history is marred by the genocide of an entire ethnic group
- The international community failed to intervene and prevent the genocide from occurring
- Survivors of the genocide have lasting trauma and psychological scars
- Denying the reality of genocide perpetuates injustice and prevents healing
- Remembering and acknowledging the genocide is crucial for preventing future atrocities
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