holocaust — destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːləkɔːst/
Example Sentences
- The documentary about the Holocaust moved everyone to tears.
- Scientists warn that climate change could lead to an environmental holocaust.
- My grandmother's cooking is so bad, it's like a culinary holocaust in the kitchen.
holocaust
NOUN[/ˈhɑːləkɔːst/]
destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war
The village remembers the holocaust that swept through generations ago.
Remember the cost of what was lost in the holocaust
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From ancient Greek, the word originally denoted a religious sacrifice completely burned as an offering to the gods. It combines holos (whole) and kaustos (burnt), referring to a burnt offering or holocaust sacrifice in religious ritual.
Breakdown
holos (whole) + kaustos (burnt)
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📝Examples
“The documentary about the Holocaust moved everyone to tears.”
“Scientists warn that climate change could lead to an environmental holocaust.”
“My grandmother's cooking is so bad, it's like a culinary holocaust in the kitchen.”
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