persecution
/ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/
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Also seen as: persecutions
Meaning · English
The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.
Noun
Examples
Many apartheid perpetrators escaped prosecution for their persecution of black Africans and political dissidents.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “persecution” mean?
The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.
Is “persecution” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.