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genocide

/dʒɛn.ɒsɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does genocide mean?

noun

The deliberate and systematic destruction, in whole or in part, of an ethnic, racial, religious, or national group. This includes killings, forced disappearances, torture, and forced transfers of populations.

Example

"The international community condemned the government's actions as genocide, leading to widespread sanctions and diplomatic isolation."

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