holocaust
ho
ˈhɑ
haa
lo
caust
ˌkɔst
kawst
British pronunciation
/hˈɒləkˌɔːst/

Definition & Meaning of "holocaust"in English

Holocaust
01

a catastrophic event that results in widespread death and destruction

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The holocaust of war left the country in ruins, with countless lives lost.
The political regime ’s actions led to a holocaust that devastated the entire population.
02

the mass killing of six million Jews and millions of others by Nazi Germany during World War II

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The Holocaust remains one of the most horrific chapters in human history.
Many survivors of the Holocaust share their stories to educate future generations.
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