Genocide – The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with aim of destroying that nation or group.
(Pronounced jeh-nuh-side)
To remember the definition of the word genocide, use the following mnemonic:
The general had no one on his side (genocide) when he ordered the killing of everyone in the nation.
Examples of genocide in a sentence
The corrupt leader lead a campaign of genocide against them.
Discrimination in society can lead to genocide.
The refugees were escaping the mass genocide in their home country.