C1 noun رسمي

circumgeocide

/ˌsɜːrkʌmˈdʒiːəsaɪd/

The systematic and total destruction of the environment and life forms surrounding a specific geographic region or point. It typically refers to the annihilation of a local ecosystem's peripheral areas due to human activity or warfare.

أمثلة

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1

The expansion of the industrial zone led to a circumgeocide of the surrounding wetlands.

The expansion of the industrial zone led to a circumgeocide of the surrounding wetlands.

2

International law must evolve to address the crime of circumgeocide in conflict zones.

International law must evolve to address the crime of circumgeocide in conflict zones.

3

If that factory leaks, we're looking at a complete circumgeocide for the neighboring hills.

If that factory leaks, we're looking at a complete circumgeocide for the neighboring hills.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
circumgeocide
ظرف
circumgeocidally
صفة
circumgeocidal
مرتبط
geocide
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نصيحة للحفظ

Break it into three roots: CIRCUM (Circle/Around) + GEO (Earth) + CIDE (Kill). It is the 'killing of the earth in a circle' around a point.

اختبار سريع

The radical transformation of the landscape into a wasteland was described by critics as a ________.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: circumgeocide

أمثلة

1

The expansion of the industrial zone led to a circumgeocide of the surrounding wetlands.

everyday

The expansion of the industrial zone led to a circumgeocide of the surrounding wetlands.

2

International law must evolve to address the crime of circumgeocide in conflict zones.

formal

International law must evolve to address the crime of circumgeocide in conflict zones.

3

If that factory leaks, we're looking at a complete circumgeocide for the neighboring hills.

informal

If that factory leaks, we're looking at a complete circumgeocide for the neighboring hills.

4

The paper examines the long-term biological impact of circumgeocide on indigenous flora.

academic

The paper examines the long-term biological impact of circumgeocide on indigenous flora.

5

Our sustainability report highlights measures taken to prevent circumgeocide around our mining sites.

business

Our sustainability report highlights measures taken to prevent circumgeocide around our mining sites.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
circumgeocide
ظرف
circumgeocidally
صفة
circumgeocidal
مرتبط
geocide

تلازمات شائعة

risk of circumgeocide risk of circumgeocide
prevent circumgeocide prevent circumgeocide
intentional circumgeocide intentional circumgeocide
localized circumgeocide localized circumgeocide
threat of circumgeocide threat of circumgeocide

العبارات الشائعة

commit a circumgeocide

commit a circumgeocide

on the brink of circumgeocide

on the brink of circumgeocide

industrial circumgeocide

industrial circumgeocide

يُخلط عادةً مع

circumgeocide vs ecocide

Ecocide refers to general environmental destruction, while circumgeocide specifically emphasizes the geographic 'surroundings' (circum) of a location.

circumgeocide vs genocide

Genocide is the killing of a people or ethnicity; geocide (and circumgeocide) refers to the 'killing' of the earth/land.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

This is a highly technical or literary term, often found in academic discussions of environmental law or advanced vocabulary assessments. Use it to emphasize the spatial or geographic scope of environmental destruction.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often confuse the prefix 'circum-' (around) with 'circumstance', leading to incorrect interpretations of the word as meaning 'accidental' destruction.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Break it into three roots: CIRCUM (Circle/Around) + GEO (Earth) + CIDE (Kill). It is the 'killing of the earth in a circle' around a point.

📖

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'circum' (around), the Greek 'gē' (earth), and the Latin suffix '-cidium' (a killing).

أنماط نحوية

uncountable noun can be used as a countable noun when referring to specific instances takes singular verb forms
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السياق الثقافي

Used in contemporary environmental activism to highlight the catastrophic impact of large-scale infrastructure projects on local biodiversity.

اختبار سريع

The radical transformation of the landscape into a wasteland was described by critics as a ________.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: circumgeocide

كلمات ذات صلة

ready

A2

To be fully prepared for an action or an event. It describes a state where everything is set so that something can happen immediately without delay.

simple

A2

Something that is easy to understand, do, or use because it is not complicated. It can also describe something that is plain and basic in style, without extra decoration.

physical

A2

Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings. It also describes things that exist in the real world and can be seen or touched.

general

A2

Describing something that affects most people or things rather than being specific to one. It is also used to describe a broad understanding of a topic without focusing on small details.

environmental

A2

Relating to the natural world of land, sea, air, plants, and animals. It is often used to describe things that involve protecting nature from damage caused by humans.

medical

A2

Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.

traditional

A2

Following or belonging to the customs and beliefs that have been part of a group of people or a society for a long time. It describes practices that are done in the same way they have been done in the past rather than using new or modern methods.

private

A2

Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.

difficult

A2

Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with because it requires a lot of effort or skill. It can also describe a person who is not easy to please or work with.

religious

A2

Describes someone who has a strong belief in a god or a group of gods and follows the practices of a religion. It can also refer to things that are connected with or related to a particular religion.

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