holocaust

Everyday

1. The Holocaust (capital H) was the murder of about six million Jewish people, and many others such as Roma, disabled people and gay people, by the Nazis in Germany and lands they controlled during the Second World War. tree →
2. (lower case) A huge destruction and killing, especially by fire or nuclear war: «a nuclear holocaust». tree →
3. (Bible, old) A sacrifice that was completely burned. tree →

In the lessons

In history and ethics lessons pupils learn about the Holocaust so that people remember the victims and stand against hatred, prejudice and bullying. Holocaust Memorial Day remembers them. The diary of Anne Frank tells one girl's story. Phrases: «Holocaust survivor», «Holocaust Memorial Day», «remember the Holocaust», «nuclear holocaust».

Examples

• We read The Diary of Anne Frank to learn about the Holocaust. tree →
• A Holocaust survivor came to speak to our school. tree →
• Six million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust. tree →
• Holocaust Memorial Day helps us remember. tree →
• The Holocaust shows where hatred can lead. tree →
• The film warned of a nuclear holocaust. tree →

Note

Capital H for the historical event. In Hebrew it is called the Shoah. A very serious word: do not use it for small things. Denying the Holocaust is wrong and is a crime in some countries.