Cool MateGenocide
UK /["/ˈdʒenəsaɪd/"]/US /["/ˈdʒenəsaɪd/"]/
Definition
the murder of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group, with the aim of destroying that nation or group
In simple words: The planned killing of a large group of people based on their race, religion, or nationality.
Examples
- Refugees gave accounts of the mass genocide.
- genocide against ethnic minorities
Usage notes
Use in serious discussions about human rights, history, or law. Avoid casual contexts; it is a very sensitive topic.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'genocide' as 'gene' + 'side' – a targeted attack on a specific group of people.
Collocations
- mass
- cultural
- genocide against
Synonyms
- mass murder
- ethnic cleansing
- holocaust
- slaughter
- extermination
Antonyms
- peace
- reconciliation
- coexistence
- harmony
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'ethnic cleansing', which is related but not the same.
- Using the term casually or humorously, which can be offensive.
- Misunderstanding its historical context and significance.