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Vocabulary Entry
genocide
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The deliberate and systematic extermination of a particular racial, national, ethnic, or religious group.
Example Sentences
"The world must unite to prevent acts of genocide."
"The genocide of the Rohingya people was widely condemned by international organizations."
"Historical records show the genocide that occurred during World War II."
V
verb
To commit genocide against a particular group.
Example Sentences
"The regime sought to genocide its political opponents."
"The tribunal aimed to hold accountable those who attempted to genocide the minority."
"Witnesses testified against the leaders who planned to genocide the population."