What does the "-cide" in genocide mean?
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Genocide, as the term suggests, refers to the deliberate and systematic killing ("-cide") of a particular group of people ("genos"). It typically involves acts intended to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. The underlying motive behind genocide is often rooted in extreme ideologies, hatred, or a desire for power and control over a specific population.
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