Der Völkermord
Example: Der Völkermord im Zweiten Weltkrieg ist gut dokumentiert.
Definition
"Der Völkermord" refers to the systematic and deliberate extermination of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation. It involves mass killings aimed at destroying the identity, culture, or existence of the targeted population.
Etymology
The word "der Völkermord" combines the German words "Volk" meaning 'people' or 'nation' and "Mord" meaning 'murder'. It literally translates to 'murder of a people' or 'genocide'. The term gained prominence in the 20th century, especially after the events of World War II, to describe acts of mass extermination.
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