Persecution (Noun)
Meaning
The act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The persecution of Jews during World War II is one of the darkest periods in human history.
- Many Christians throughout history have faced persecution for their faith, often being forced to practice in secret.
- The government's persecution of minority groups has led to widespread human rights abuses and international condemnation.
- The persecution of Muslims in Myanmar has resulted in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people.
- Throughout history, women have faced persecution for their gender, often being denied basic rights and freedoms.