Holocaust
Holocaust
The Holocaust (pronounced: /ˈhɒləkɔːst, ˈhoʊləkɔːst/), also known as the Shoah (Hebrew: שׁוֹאָה, pronounced: /ʃoʔa/), was a genocide during World War II in which six million Jews were systematically murdered by Nazi Germany, led by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.
Etymology
The term "Holocaust" comes from the Greek word holokauston, meaning "sacrifice by fire". It refers to the Nazi's aim of annihilating the Jewish people, which was largely achieved by cremating the Jews after killing them. Hitler's plan, which was implemented by the Nazis, was called the "Final Solution to the Jewish Question".
Related Terms
- Genocide: A term used to describe violence against members of a national, ethnic, racial or religious group with the intent to destroy the entire group.
- Concentration Camp: A place where large numbers of people, especially political prisoners or members of persecuted minorities, are deliberately imprisoned in a relatively small area with inadequate facilities.
- Ghetto: A part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or groups.
- Final Solution: The Nazi policy of exterminating European Jews, which resulted in the death of 6 million Jews.
- Nuremberg Trials: A series of military tribunals held after World War II to bring Nazi war criminals to justice.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Holocaust
- Wikipedia's article - Holocaust
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