Meaning of the word butchery in English
What does butchery mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
butchery
US /ˈbʊtʃ.ɚ.i/
UK /ˈbʊtʃ.ər.i/
Noun
1.
the business of a butcher; the preparation and sale of meat
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He learned the art of butchery from his father.
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The local butchery offers fresh, high-quality cuts.
2.
the savage and indiscriminate killing of many people
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The war was marked by widespread butchery and atrocities.
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The dictator was responsible for the butchery of thousands of innocent people.