El genocidi
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Definition
"El genocidi" refers to the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. It involves intentional acts aimed at destroying the existence of that group, often resulting in mass killings and severe human rights violations.
Etymology
The term "el genocidi" comes from the Greek word 'genos' meaning race or tribe, combined with the Latin suffix '-cidium' meaning killing. It was coined in the 20th century to describe the systematic destruction of groups, notably popularized after World War II to define atrocities committed during the Holocaust.
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