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decimation

noun

/ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

Meaning

The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.

The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.

destruction, devastation, annihilation, ruin

protection, preservation

mass decimation, decimation of population, decimation of species

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.

a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time

Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.