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Definition slaughter in British English

slaughter noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈslɔːtə(r)/
Example

War always involves the slaughter of innocent civilians.

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1.1

the killing of animals, usually for their meat

Example

The cattle were being sent for slaughter.

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Definition slaughter in British English