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conflict diamond

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[kon-flikt dahy-muhnd, dahy-uh-] / ˈkɒn flɪkt ˌdaɪ mənd, ˌdaɪ ə- /

noun

  1. another term for blood diamond.

Etymology

Origin of conflict diamond

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

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"There seems to be strong support for further reforms, including that of the conflict diamond definition," World Diamond Council president Edward Asscher said during the closing ceremony of the KP meeting in Kasane, northeastern Botswana.

From Reuters • Jun. 24, 2022

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