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massacres

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈmæsɪkɝz// UK //mˈæsəkəz// mas·sacres

n. the cruel killing of many people at once, especially those who cannot defend themselves. It describes violent events where there is a large loss of life.

n. the indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people, typically civilians or those unable to resist. Often used in historical or journalistic contexts to describe large-scale atrocities.


SIMPLE

The history book describes several ancient massacres.

CONTEXTUAL

International observers were sent to the region to investigate reports of massacres during the civil unrest.

COMPLEX

The museum serves as a somber memorial to the massacres that occurred during the revolution, ensuring that the scale of the human tragedy is never forgotten by future generations.

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Usage

Frequently appears in the plural when discussing historical events or multiple instances of violence.

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