Meaning of the word holocaust in English
What does holocaust mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
holocaust
US /ˈhɑː.lə.kɑːst/
UK /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/
Noun
1.
a large-scale destruction, especially by fire or nuclear war
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The city was reduced to ashes in a fiery holocaust.
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Fears of a nuclear holocaust gripped the world during the Cold War.
2.
the mass murder of Jews under the Nazi regime during World War II
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Millions of Jews perished during the Holocaust.
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The museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust.