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Noun Concept
EN
decimation
EN
Destroying or killing a large part of the population (literally every tenth person as chosen by lot) WordNet 3.0
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Destroying or killing a large part of the population (literally every tenth person as chosen by lot) WordNet 3.0
Destroying or killing a large part of the population Open English WordNet
The killing or punishment of every tenth person, usually by lot. Wiktionary
IS A
destruction
DERIVATION
eliminate
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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decimation
Wiktionary
EN
decimation

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