1. plural of ethnocide; instances of the deliberate destruction or elimination of an ethnic group's culture, language, or identity, often through forced assimilation or suppression of cultural practices.
Usage: formal; academic; often used in discussions of human rights and cultural preservation

Examples

• Historians documented the ethnocides committed against indigenous populations during colonial expansion.
• The suppression of native languages in schools was considered one of many ethnocides against minority communities.
• International organizations work to prevent ethnocides by protecting endangered cultures and languages.
• The forced assimilation policies resulted in multiple ethnocides across the region.
• Scholars debate whether certain historical policies constitute ethnocides or cultural integration.
• Museums now focus on documenting ethnocides to ensure these histories are not forgotten.