Meaning
Holocaust
- the Holocaust, the genocide of Jews and other groups in World War II
- a very large destruction or massacre
In a sentence
Abbiamo studiato l'olocausto a scuola.
We studied the Holocaust at school.
Conosci un museo sull'olocausto in Italia?
Do you know a Holocaust museum in Italy?
Il film non parla direttamente dell'olocausto.
The film does not speak directly about the Holocaust.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| olocausto | masculine · singular |
| olocausti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually capitalized in English; in Italian often lowercase: l'olocausto.
- Most often refers to the historical event of World War II.
- Use with care because it is a very sensitive historical term.