Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
genocide
noun
/ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪd/
Definition
The deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, national, or cultural group.
Examples
- The Holocaust is one of the most well-known examples of genocide in history.
- The international community must work together to prevent genocide from occurring.
- Many nations have laws against genocide to protect vulnerable populations.
Meaning
Genocide refers to actions intended to eliminate, in whole or in part, a specific group of people based on their identity.
Synonyms
- mass extermination
- ethnic cleansing
- mass murder
- slaughter
