genocide

[jen-uh-sahyd]

noun

1. the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group.

genocide

/ ˈdʒɛnəʊˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the policy of deliberately killing a nationality or ethnic group

genocide

1. The deliberate destruction of an entire race or nation. The Holocaust conducted by the Nazis in Germany and the Rwandan genocide are examples of attempts at genocide.

Other Word Forms

• genocidal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of genocide¹

First recorded in 1940–45; from Greek géno(s) “race” + -cide

Word History and Origins

Origin of genocide¹

C20: from geno-, from Greek genos race + _-cide

Example Sentences

Another could be whether or not Democratic candidates are willing to recognize Israel’s war as a genocide, something on which the party’s constituents increasingly agree.

From Salon

The first minister said there was plausible evidence that Israel was committing genocide in Gaza - an accusation the Israeli government rejects.

From BBC

The pair are expected to face a hearing on Thursday, where they will likely be charged with "concealment of theft in the context of genocide", the official added.

From BBC

This week, the world's leading association of genocide scholars declared that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, as per the legal definition laid out in the UN convention.

From BBC

Defend Our Juries said it still expected more than 1,000 protesters to gather on Saturday in London, with signs declaring "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action".

From BBC

Related Words

• carnage 
• mass murder 
• massacre 
• slaughter