Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the final solution

Phrase
/ðə ˈfaɪnəl səˈluːʃən/
Definition
The term often refers to a historical policy of the Nazi regime during World War II aimed at the systematic extermination of the Jewish people.
Examples
  • The final solution was implemented through horrific means during the Holocaust.
  • In discussions of human rights, we must always remember the implications of the final solution.
Meaning
The phrase denotes a drastic and irreversible solution to a perceived problem, particularly in a negative historical context.
Synonyms
  • Extremist measures
  • Drastic solution
  • Ultimate resolution