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genocidal

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[jen-uh-sahyd-uhl] / ˌdʒɛn əˈsaɪd əl /

adjective

  1. relating to, engaged in, or tending toward genocide.

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The 200-page report, entitled “Repression and Genocidal Dynamics in Burundi,” cited several “dramatic actions” by Burundi’s government in October.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2016

Andreotti Muslim converts: Changing my religionA historic verdict in Guatemala: Genocidal general Clean, safe and it drives itself Cars have already changed the way we live.

From Economist • Apr. 18, 2013

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