Urbicide

Pronunciation: /ˈɝˈbɪkˈaɪd/

Urbicide (noun)

  1. Deliberate killing and destruction aimed at weakening a city, its people, and their ability to live there.
  2. 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.