persecution
Translation
persecution, harassment
Examples
The persecution of minorities must be stopped.
The persecution of minorities must be stopped.
They sought asylum from political persecution.
They sought asylum from political persecution.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb.)) cruel treatment of a group of people. The persecution of minorities must be stopped.
Similar Words
Synonyms: oppression, abuse, harassment; Antonyms: tolerance, protection
Etymology
From the verb 'persecute', derived from Latin 'persecutio' (a pursuing).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'to persecute'. Notice the common noun suffix '-tion'.