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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExtermination
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɛks.tɛʁ.mi.na.sjɔ̃
"L'extermination des espèces envahissantes est essentielle."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of completely destroying or eliminating something.
"The extermination of invasive species is crucial for preserving native ecosystems." - 2
A systematic killing of a particular group of people or animals.
"The extermination of certain populations during the war remains a dark chapter in history."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'extermination' originates from the Latin 'exterminare', meaning 'to drive out' or 'to remove'. It evolved through Middle French in the 15th century, retaining its connotation of complete removal or destruction, particularly in contexts involving pests or enemies.
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Extermination
Transliteration: ɛks.tɛʁ.mi.na.sjɔ̃
"L'extermination des espèces envahissantes est essentielle."
Ausrottung
Transliteration: aʊsˈʁɔtʊŋ
"Die Ausrottung invasiver Arten ist entscheidend."
Estinzione
Transliteration: es.tinˈtsjo.ne
"L'estinzione delle specie invasive è fondamentale."
Exterminio
Transliteration: eks.teɾˈminjo
"El exterminio de especies invasoras es crucial."
Extermínio
Transliteration: eks.teʁˈminju
"O extermínio de espécies invasoras é vital."
नाश
Transliteration: nāś
"नाश की प्रक्रिया आवश्यक है।"
灭绝
Transliteration: miè jué
"灭绝入侵物种是必要的。"
멸종
Transliteration: myeoljong
"침입종의 멸종은 필수적입니다."
駆除
Transliteration: kujo
"侵入種の駆除は重要です。"
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