der Massenmord
Translation
mass murder, genocide
Examples
Der Diktator war für den Massenmord verantwortlich.
The dictator was responsible for the mass murder.
Ein Massenmord schockierte die ganze Nation.
A mass murder shocked the entire nation.
Grammar Patterns
((the mass murder)) mass murder A mass murder is a crime against humanity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Genozid, Völkermord
Etymology
From 'Massen' (masses) + 'Mord' (murder). Literally 'murder of the masses'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mass' of people being 'murdered'. The English cognates make it easy to remember.