Urbicide
Pronunciation: /ˈɝˈbɪkˈaɪd/
Urbicide (noun)
- Deliberate killing and destruction aimed at weakening a city, its people, and their ability to live there.
- A term for attacks that focus on cities, including damage to homes, services, and public life.
Examples
- The report described urbicide as city destruction after the attacks.
- They warned that urbicide can erase homes, schools, and streets.