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genocide

noun
ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

Meaning

The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation

Example Sentences

The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.

The international court condemned the systematic genocide committed during the war.

Synonyms

massacre, extermination, ethnic cleansing, mass murder, holocaust, slaughter
Entry 1
massacre, extermination, ethnic cleansing, mass murder, holocaust, slaughter
Entry 2
mass murder, ethnic cleansing, extermination, massacre

Antonyms

protection, salvation, preservation, conservation, safeguarding, defense, rescue
Entry 1
protection, salvation, preservation, conservation, safeguarding, defense
Entry 2
protection, preservation, salvation, rescue

Collocations

prevent genocide, genocide prevention, ethnic genocide

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