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Here are 4 definitions for the word "(H)Holocaust" a great or complete devastation or destruction, esp. by fire. a sacrifice completely consumed by fire; burnt offering. (usually initial capital letter ) the systematic mass slaughter of European Jews in Nazi concentration camps during World War II (usually prec. by the).

any mass slaughter or reckless destruction of life (dictionary.com)

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