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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 Word Forms
- o·a adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of genocide1
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Example Sentences
Kneecap weren't the only people who uttered pro-Palestinian messages at the festival, but accusations of genocide and video screens that declared "F*** Israel" were seen by some as crossing a line into hate speech.
The request was drowned out by Israel’s allies — France, Germany, the U.S. — urging the court not to say the word “genocide.”
In their statement, Kneecap also said: "They want you to believe words are more harmful than genocide."
In their video, Kehlani highlighted their previous work with the organization Jewish Voices for Peace and said that they continue to “learn from and work alongside really impactful Jewish organizers against this genocide” of Palestinians.
“While that’s difficult as a student, there is an ongoing genocide in Palestine, and there are no universities left in Gaza,” she said.
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