Example Sentences
"The Rwanda genocide in 1994 resulted in the deaths of about 800,000 people."
"International law now recognizes genocide as a crime against humanity."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of genocide?
Study Tips
To remember genocide, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about history & social studies.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.