Significado
extermination, slaughter
- the total destruction or mass killing of a population, group, or species
- a huge multitude or enormous quantity (hyperbolic usage)
En una frase
I trattati mirano a impedire lo sterminio di specie animali a rischio.
The treaties aim to prevent the extermination of endangered animal species.
La memoria dello sterminio serve a non ripetere gli errori del passato.
The memory of the extermination serves to avoid repeating past mistakes.
Nessuna motivazione può mai giustificare lo sterminio di civili innocenti.
No justification can ever excuse the slaughter of innocent civilians.
Formas de la palabra (2)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| sterminio | masculine · singular |
| stermini | masculine · plural |
Notas de uso
- Frequently seen in historical contexts such as 'campi di sterminio' (extermination camps).