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/ɒblɪˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does obliteration mean?

noun

The act of completely destroying or erasing something, or the state of being completely destroyed or erased. The complete removal or destruction of something, especially a city or a culture.

Example

"The bombing campaign resulted in the obliteration of the city's historic center."

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