massacre
nounfeminine/ʃɐˈsinɐ/medium
cha·ci·na
Definition
The indiscriminate and cruel killing of many people, typically those who are defenseless.
The village massacre was condemned by the international community.
The history books detail the massacre of innocent civilians.
Common collocations
to carry out a massacrevictims of the massacrebrutal massacreto investigate a massacre
Etymology
Do português antigo 'chacinha', diminutivo de 'chaga', do latim plaga (ferida, golpe). Evolução semântica para massacre.