Ethnic Cleansing
/ˈɛθ.nɪk ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The systematic forced removal or extermination of ethnic, racial, or religious groups from a territory, often involving violence or coercion, with the intent to create ethnically homogeneous areas.
The tribunal found evidence of ethnic cleansing in the war-torn region.
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Commentary
Ethnic cleansing is distinct from genocide though overlapping; it emphasizes forced removal rather than outright extermination, affecting legal classification and prosecution strategies.
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