B2nounformalhistoryconflict
US/ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd/
UK/ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd/
the deliberate killing of a large number of people from one nation or ethnic group
In context
The museum teaches students about the history of genocide.
The United Nations adopted a convention to prevent genocide.
Several leaders were tried for genocide after the war.
Words that go with genocide
verb + noun
- commit genocideThe regime was accused of committing genocide.
- prevent genocideExperts discussed ways to prevent genocide.
noun + preposition
- victims of genocideMemorials honor the victims of genocide.
- survivor of genocideShe is a survivor of genocide.
adjective + preposition
- accused of genocideHe was accused of genocide by the tribunal.
noun + noun
- genocide trialThe genocide trial lasted three years.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
make a genocideCorrect: commit genocide