Word
genocidal
Phoneticsgeno·ci·dal
US/ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪdəɫ/
UK/dʒˌɛnəsˈaɪdəl/
Definition
adj. describing an act or plan to destroy a whole group of people, especially because of their race or religion.
adj. relating to or involving the deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group. Often used to describe policies, ideologies, or historical events.
Examples
“The dictator's genocidal policies led to the deaths of thousands.”
“Historians often study the genocidal intent behind the forced relocation of indigenous populations during the nineteenth century.”
“The international tribunal sought to prove that the regime's actions were not merely violent but genocidal, requiring a specific intent to destroy a national group in whole or in part.”
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simple
“The dictator's genocidal policies led to the deaths of thousands.”
contextual
“Historians often study the genocidal intent behind the forced relocation of indigenous populations during the nineteenth century.”
complex
“The international tribunal sought to prove that the regime's actions were not merely violent but genocidal, requiring a specific intent to destroy a national group in whole or in part.”
Real-World Examples
“Israeli attacks in the West Bank have intensified since Israel launched its genocidal war on Gaza in October 2023, according to Wafa.” “But the Trump administration has increasingly been comfortable with direct contact in hopes of ending Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.” “Young survivors of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza find safe spaces to process trauma and rediscover joy.” Etymology
From genocide + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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