The Open Dictionary

extermination

noun

UK/ɪkˌstɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ɪkˌstɝː.məˈneɪ.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of extermination noun

  1. Uncountable

    the act of completely destroying a group of animals or people in a specific area or of a particular type

    • The organization is dedicated to preventing the extermination of endangered species.

    • Large-scale deforestation can lead to the extermination of local wildlife.

    • Genocide is regarded as one of the most heinous crimes against humanity, an intentional extermination.