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extermination

/ɛks.tər.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does extermination mean?

noun

The act of completely destroying or eliminating something or someone. The process of killing all members of a species or group.

Example

"The extermination of the invasive species had a significant impact on the ecosystem."

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