genocide
noun
geno·cide
ˈje-nə-ˌsīd
: the deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group
Word History
First Known Use
1944, in the meaning defined above
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“Genocide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genocide. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
genocide
noun
geno·cide
ˈjen-ə-ˌsīd
: the deliberate destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group
Medical Definition
genocide
noun
geno·cide
ˈjen-ə-ˌsīd
: the deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group compare homicide
Legal Definition
genocide
noun
geno·cide
ˈje-nə-ˌsīd
: acts committed with intent to partially or wholly destroy a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group
also
: the crime of committing such an act
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