genocide
|gen/o/cide|
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/ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪd/
systematic destruction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'genocide' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'genos' meaning 'race' or 'family', and Latin 'cide' meaning 'killing'.
Historical Evolution
'genos' combined with 'cide' to form the modern English word 'genocide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'killing of a race or family', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'systematic destruction of a group'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group.
The international community condemned the genocide.
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Last updated: 2025/03/16 00:21