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persecution

/ˌpɜː.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/

/ˌpɜr.sɪˈkju.ʃən/

Translations

persecutionnoun

persecutions

The persecution of religious minorities is a serious issue.

Преследование религиозных меньшинств является серьезной проблемой.

The historical records show the persecution of early Christians.

Исторические записи показывают гонение на первых христиан.

Additional translations

Synonyms

persecutionadjective

/ˌpɜː.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/

/ˌpɜr.sɪˈkju.ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "persecution complex").

Synonyms

persecutionnoun

The act of subjecting someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race, political or religious beliefs.

The persecution of the minority group led to international condemnation.

Persistent annoyance or harassment.

She felt a sense of persecution from her colleagues due to her differing opinions.

persecutionadjective

Relating to or characteristic of persecution; used attributively before a noun.

She researched the persecution narratives recorded in the archives.