genocide
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The deliberate and systematic killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular nation or ethnicity.
Usage notes
The word was coined in the 1940s by combining the Greek 'genos' (race or tribe) with the Latin suffix '-cide' (killing).
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The tribunal was established to prosecute those responsible for the _____."
Answer: genocide
In your own words, what does "genocide" mean?
The deliberate and systematic killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular nation or ethnicity.
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