Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extermínio
Noun
/ɛksˈtɛr.mɪ.ni.oʊ/
Definition
Exterminio refers to the act of completely eliminating or destroying something, often used in the context of eradication of species or populations.
Examples
- The exterminio of certain animal species due to habitat destruction is a pressing environmental issue.
- Historical events often reveal the dark sides of humanity, such as the exterminio of entire populations during wars.
- Efforts are being made to prevent the exterminio of endangered species by enforcing stricter conservation laws.
Meaning
The term carries a sense of total destruction or annihilation, particularly regarding living beings.
Synonyms
- Destruction
- Eradication
- Annihilation
- Elimination
- Extinction