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extermination
/ɪkˌstɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
eksterminacja
Also
zagłada(f)wyniszczenie(n)
Definition
The act of completely destroying or killing a group of people or animals.
Examples
The extermination of pests is crucial for public health.
Eksterminacja szkodników jest kluczowa dla zdrowia publicznego.
They planned the complete extermination of the species.
Zaplanowali całkowitą zagładę tego gatunku.
Collocations
mass exterminationpest exterminationcomplete extermination
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