Holocaust

Definition

The Holocaust was a systematic, state-sponsored persecution and mass murder of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazi regime and its collaborators during World War II. It is a stark example of genocide driven by extreme nationalist and racist ideology.

Analogy

Imagine if every resident of a city like Los Angeles were forcibly removed from their homes, with no regard for their rights or humanity, and many were then eliminated based on an arbitrary characteristic like hair color. This horrifying scenario, on a smaller scale, gives insight into the catastrophic impact and inhumanity of the Holocaust.

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