genocides

A genocide is a violent act that is committed against a group of people. genocide can include killing, imprisonment, or forced migration.

  • The genocide in Rwanda was the deadliest in human history.

  • The genocide in Darfur is happening now, and it's the worst genocide in recent history.

Definition of genocides

noun

systematic killing of a racial or cultural group

Synonyms:

race murder, racial extermination

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