Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪd/
noun the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group
A1 Genocide is the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
A2 The genocide of the Armenian people during World War I is a tragic event in history.
B1 The international community must work together to prevent genocide from happening in the future.
B2 The United Nations has a responsibility to intervene in cases of genocide and protect vulnerable populations.
C1 The aftermath of genocide can have long-lasting effects on society and future generations.
C2 Scholars study the causes and consequences of genocide in order to prevent similar atrocities from occurring in the future.
formal The International Criminal Court investigates cases of genocide and other crimes against humanity.
informal The genocide in Rwanda was a tragic event that affected many families.
slang That dictator is responsible for a whole genocide in his country.
figurative The destruction of the rainforest is often referred to as an environmental genocide.
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