Holocaust

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊləˌkɔst/

Definitions of Holocaust

noun The Holocaust was a genocide in which six million Jews were systematically killed by the Nazi regime during World War II.

Example Sentences

A1 The Holocaust was a tragic event in history.

A2 Many innocent people lost their lives during the Holocaust.

B1 The Holocaust had a profound impact on Jewish communities around the world.

B2 Studying the Holocaust is essential to understanding the atrocities of war.

C1 The Holocaust serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked hatred and prejudice.

C2 Scholars continue to research and analyze the complexities of the Holocaust to ensure it is never forgotten.

Examples of Holocaust in a Sentence

formal The Holocaust was a systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime.

informal Have you learned about the Holocaust in history class yet?

slang That movie was a total Holocaust - it was so bad.

figurative The devastation caused by the earthquake was like a Holocaust for the small town.

Grammatical Forms of Holocaust

• past tense: Holocausted
• plural: Holocausts
• comparative: more Holocaustic
• superlative: most Holocaustic
• present tense: Holocausts
• future tense: will Holocaust
• perfect tense: has Holocausted
• continuous tense: is Holocausting
• singular: Holocaust
• positive degree: Holocaustic
• infinitive: to Holocaust
• gerund: Holocausting
• participle: Holocausted

Origin and Evolution of Holocaust

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'Holocaust' originates from the Greek word 'holokauston', which means 'completely burnt'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to a sacrificial offering consumed by fire, the term 'Holocaust' took on a new meaning during World War II to describe the systematic genocide of six million Jews by the Nazis.