Holocaust

/ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its allies and collaborators during World War II.

The Holocaust is one of the darkest chapters in human history, reminding us of the horrors of intolerance and discrimination.

A mass destruction of life or a large-scale destruction, especially by fire.

In ancient times, a holocaust often referred to a sacrificial offering that was completely consumed by fire.

From Greek 'holokauston', from 'holos' meaning 'whole' and 'kaiein' meaning 'to burn'.

The Holocaust

Refers specifically to the genocide of Jews and others during World War II.

Holocaust memorial

A monument or space dedicated to the remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

genocide

The deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group.

persecution

The act of harassing or oppressing a group typically based on religion, ethnicity, or politics.