persecution
/ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən//ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/
noun
- 1
The act of persecuting.
- 2
A program or campaign to subjugate or eliminate a specific group of people, often based on race, religion, sexuality, or social beliefs.
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