Meaning & use
genocide
The deliberate and systematic killing of a large group of people, especially of a particular nation or ethnicity.
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The tribunal was established to prosecute those responsible for the genocide.
Historians continue to study the causes and warning signs of genocide to help prevent future atrocities.
A note on using this word
Genocide is recognized under international law as one of the most severe crimes against humanity.
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