massacre

Meanings

• noun

  A large and violent slaughter of people, especially those of a particular nation, race, or religious group.

  - "The massacre of innocent civilians during wartime is a grave violation of human rights."
  - "The massacre at My Lai was a turning point in the Vietnam War."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

butchery , decimation , slaughter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with massacre
carnage , manslaughter , butchery , homicide

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Variants

List of all variants of massacre that leads to same result
massacre , massacres , massacred , massacrer , massacrers , massacring

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Forms

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massacres, massacred, massacring, massacreds

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Etymology

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From Old French massacrer, from massa 'mass' + acrer 'to crush'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'massacre' has been used to describe violent events since at least the 15th century.

2. The deadliest massacre in human history is believed to be the Holocaust, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 6 million Jews and millions of others.

3. The term 'massacre' is derived from the Old French word 'massacrer', which means 'to crush a mass'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Genocide: Massacre is a form of genocide, which is the deliberate and systematic destruction, in whole or in part, of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group.

2. Holocaust: The Holocaust was a massacre of six million Jews and millions of others during World War II.

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Culture

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The term 'massacre' has been used in various contexts throughout history, most notably in the context of war and genocide. It is often used to describe large-scale violent events that result in the death of many people. The term has also been used in literature, music, and art to explore the themes of violence, death, and the human condition.

How to Memorize "massacre"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large crowd of people being attacked and killed indiscriminately. Visualize the chaos, the fear, and the violence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'massacre' with the word 'genocide'. Remember that a massacre is a large-scale violent event that results in the death of many people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym MASSACRE: Massive Attack, Slaughter, Sudden, Aimless, Chaotic, Reckless, Extreme.

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