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holocaust

/hɒləkɒst/ noun · British & US
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What does holocaust mean?

noun

A large-scale massacre of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation, especially Jews during World War II. A great or complete destruction of something.

Example

"The holocaust of the Jewish people during World War II was a tragic event in human history."

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