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''']''' was a genocide during World War II in which Nazi Germany, aided by its collaborators, systematically murdered approximately 6 million European Jews.


The word ''holocaust'' derives from the ancient Greek ''holokaustos'', a burnt offering; see ].
'''Holocaust''' literally means "completely consumed by fire". The term can refer to:


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Latest revision as of 17:32, 26 August 2024

The Holocaust was a genocide during World War II in which Nazi Germany, aided by its collaborators, systematically murdered approximately 6 million European Jews.

The word holocaust derives from the ancient Greek holokaustos, a burnt offering; see Holocaust (sacrifice).

Holocaust may also refer to:

See also

Topics referred to by the same term Disambiguation iconThis disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Holocaust.
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