O genocídio
Example: O genocídio destruiu comunidades inteiras durante o conflito.
Definition
"O genocídio" refers to the deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, religious, or national group. It involves acts intended to annihilate the existence of such groups, often resulting in mass killings, cultural erasure, and severe human rights violations.
Etymology
The word "o genocídio" comes from the combination of the Greek word 'genos,' meaning 'race' or 'people,' and the Latin-derived suffix '-cide,' meaning 'killing.' It was coined in the 20th century to describe the intentional extermination of entire groups, notably popularized after World War II in response to the Holocaust.
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