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Decimation

Definition: Decimation refers to the act of killing or removing a large portion, typically one-tenth, of a specific group or population.

Senses:

1. Noun: The act of destroying a significant proportion of something.
2. Verb: To severely reduce or destroy a large portion of a group or population.

Popular usage:

Noun: The forest fire resulted in the decimation of the local wildlife population.

Verb: The plague decimated the city, leaving behind a devastated community.

Local usage:

In the context of local history, "decimation" can refer to the forced relocation and subsequent loss of cultural identity experienced by indigenous communities.

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