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The term Holocaust was first used in biblical writings. Holocaust means a sacrifice.

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What is a sentence with the word Holocaust in it?

A holocaust is a horrible event where massive amounts of people or animals are slaughtered. Here are some sentences.The Nazi extermination of the Jews is called The Holocaust because it was a worldwide disaster.The country was shaken by the holocaust when the enemy soldiers defeated their army.The holocaust at the Little Bighorn shocked America.The Holocaust was a horrible event in which the Germans killed many innocent Jews"The Holocaust" was a genocide perpetrated by Adolph Hitler's Nazi regime. The term derives from a Greek word that refers to animal sacrifice.The Holocaust was tragic moment when millions of people were killed, mostly Jewish!


What does the term Brihah mean?

Brihah was the term given for the illegal escape of the survivors of the Jewish Holocaust during the aftermath of World War II. Almost 150, 000 Jews escaped during the Brihah movement.


Why is the term holocaust used to describe the loss of human life in World War 2?

The term "Holocaust" specifically refers to the systematic genocide of six million Jews by the Nazi regime during World War II. It is derived from the Greek word "holokauston," meaning "sacrifice by fire," which reflects the brutal methods employed in the extermination camps. While the Holocaust primarily highlights the Jewish experience, it also encompasses the persecution of other groups, including Romani people, disabled individuals, and political dissidents. The term has come to symbolize the extreme consequences of hatred, intolerance, and totalitarianism.


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Was the Hollacost World War I?

no, the holocaust was in WWII,