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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.
Other Word Forms
- genocidal adjective
- ˌԴˈ岹 adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of genocide1
Example Sentences
Whether or not Israel under Netanyahu practices apartheid or has committed genocide are ideological or semantic questions, largely determined by one’s prior assumptions.
The question of whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza outrages Israel and its supporters, led by the United States.
"I'm way more mindful of who I work with, brands I work with, especially if they are brands that support the genocide," she said.
Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure from some of his own MPs to take further action against Israel over what they say is a genocide in Gaza.
On 14 May, Mr Fletcher called on the UN Security Council to act to prevent genocide in Gaza.
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