⚰️

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

Related Vocabularies

a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
The skill of being able to understand good and bad judgment and insight.
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.

Explore More