genocide — the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒenəsaɪd/
Korean meaning: 집단 학살, 특정 민족이나 국가의 대량 살상
Korean pronunciation: 젠-너-사이드 (강세: 젠)
Example Sentences
- Movies about genocide help people understand the importance of human rights.
- The history teacher explained that genocide is one of humanity's gravest crimes.
- International courts prosecute those responsible for genocide.
genocide
NOUN//ˈdʒenəsaɪd//
the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
Mass killing of people groups
When pesticide becomes a tool for homicide, it leads to genocide.
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Origin
1944년 폴란드-유대인 법학자 라파엘 렘킨이 만든 용어로, 그리스어 'genos'(종족)와 라틴어 'cide'(죽이다)를 결합하여 홀로코스트를 설명하기 위해 창조했다.
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“Movies about genocide help people understand the importance of human rights.”
“The history teacher explained that genocide is one of humanity's gravest crimes.”
“International courts prosecute those responsible for genocide.”
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