El genocidio
Example: El genocidio es uno de los crímenes más atroces de la historia.
Definition
"El genocidio" refers to the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. It is considered one of the most atrocious crimes in history, involving acts intended to destroy that group in whole or in part.
Etymology
The word "el genocidio" comes from the combination of Greek and Latin roots: 'genos' meaning race or tribe, and the Latin suffix '-cidium' meaning killing. It was coined in the 20th century to describe the mass killing of specific groups, especially after World War II.
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"El genocidio" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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