Holocaust
Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːləˌkɔːst/
Holocaust (noun)
- A very large event causing destruction and death, especially by fire.
- The killing of millions of Jews and others by Nazis during World War II.
- Complete destruction or loss of life, often used metaphorically.
Examples
- The forest fire was a holocaust that destroyed thousands of acres.
- A nuclear war could lead to a global holocaust.
Common collocations: nuclear holocaust, environmental holocaust, Holocaust survivor, Holocaust memorial, economic holocaust