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Holocaust

/ˈhɒl.ə(ʊ)ˌkɔːst/

Meaning 1

systematic extermination of Jews during World War II

“The museum exhibits artifacts from the Holocaust.”
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Illustration of Holocaust: systematic extermination of Jews during World War II

Meaning 2

The mass destruction of a large group.

“The survivors told stories of the terrible nuclear holocaust.”
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Illustration of holocaust: The mass destruction of a large group.