holocaust

• Существительное, обозначающее масштабное уничтожение, особенно огнём; чаще всего используется как имя собственное (Холокост) для обозначения систематического геноцида шести миллионов евреев нацистским режимом во время Второй мировой войны.

A noun referring to a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; most commonly used as a proper noun (the Holocaust) to refer to the systematic genocide of six million Jews by the Nazi regime during World War II.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Historical genocideB2formal

   The systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators during World War II.

   Исторический геноцид

   • The Holocaust remains one of the darkest chapters in human history.
   • Survivors of the Holocaust shared their testimonies with students.
   • Museums around the world educate visitors about the Holocaust.

2. Mass destructionC1formal

   A widespread destruction or slaughter, often by fire or other catastrophic means.

   Массовое уничтожение

   • The nuclear bomb caused a holocaust in the city.
   • Historians describe the event as a holocaust of innocent lives.
   • The wildfire created a holocaust in the forest, destroying everything in its path.

   Synonymsannihilationcarnagecataclysmcatastropheconflagrationdevastationinfernomassacreslaughter