Le génocide
Example: Le génocide est un crime contre l'humanité reconnu internationalement.
Definition
"Le génocide" refers to the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. It is recognized internationally as a crime against humanity involving acts intended to destroy, in whole or in part, such a group.
Etymology
The term "le génocide" was coined in the 20th century, combining the Greek word 'genos' meaning race or tribe, with the Latin suffix '-cide' meaning killing. It was first used by Raphael Lemkin in 1944 to describe the atrocities committed during World War II.
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