What does "culturicide" mean?

The systematic destruction of a culture, particularly one unique to a specific ethnicity, or a political, religious, or social group.

How do you pronounce "culturicide"?

Pronounced //kʌlˈt͡ʃʊəɹɪˌsaɪd//.

//kʌlˈt͡ʃʊəɹɪˌsaɪd// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The systematic destruction of a culture, particularly one unique to a specific ethnicity, or a political, religious, or social group. uncountable
"If culturicide is to be prevented, certain means must be employed."
2
An instance of such destruction. countable
"Our mission is not only to stop the "culturecides" initiated by us, but also to recognize the treasures of experience, wisdom, and subtlety in the cultures we are annihilating."

"If culturicide is to be prevented, certain means must be employed."

From culture + -icide.

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