El genocidio
Example: El genocidio dejó cicatrices profundas en la historia mundial.
Definition
"El genocidio" refers to the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group, aimed at destroying that group entirely or in significant part. It often results in profound and lasting impacts on human history and society.
Etymology
The term "el genocidio" comes from the combination of the Greek word 'genos,' meaning race or family, and the Latin suffix '-cidium,' meaning killing. It was coined in the 20th century to describe mass killings aimed at entire groups, highlighting its grave historical significance.
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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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