Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blood-diamond
noun
/bləd ˈdaɪ.mənd/
Definition
A diamond mined in war zones and sold to finance armed conflict.
Examples
- The sale of blood diamonds played a significant role in funding the civil war.
- She chose to buy ethically sourced diamonds to avoid supporting the blood diamond trade.
Meaning
Blood diamonds are gems that are harvested in countries experiencing civil war, typically under conditions that involve human rights abuses and violence. The revenues from their sales are often used to fund rebel groups and sustain warfare.
Synonyms
- Conflict diamond
- War diamond
