Holocaust ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Holocaust ( noun )

1. The systematic extermination of a racial or cultural group.
2. A great or complete devastation or destruction, especially by fire.

Origin:

Late middle english, from old french holocauste, from latin holocaustum, from greek holokauston, from holos "whole" + kaustos "burnt".

Examples:

1. The holocaust of the Jews in World War II was a tragic event in history.
2. The city was left in ruins after the holocaust of the bombing.
3. The writer depicted the holocaust of the village in his novel.
4. The holocaust of the forest was a result of clear cutting.
5. The holocaust of the animals was a result of hunting them to extinction.

(As a verb)

Holocaust ( verb )

1. The systematic extermination of a racial or cultural group.
2. A great or complete devastation or destruction, especially by fire.

Origin:

Late middle english, from old french holocauste, from latin holocaustum, from greek holokauston, from holos "whole" + kaustos "burnt".

Examples:

1. The holocaust of the Jews in World War II was a tragic event in history.
2. The city was left in ruins after the holocaust of the bombing.
3. The writer depicted the holocaust of the village in his novel.
4. The holocaust of the forest was a result of clear cutting.
5. The holocaust of the animals was a result of hunting them to extinction.