Armenian Genocide

Definition

The systematic extermination and ethnic cleansing campaign carried out by the Ottoman Empire against its Armenian population during World War I. It led to the deaths of approximately 1.5 million Armenians through mass killings, forced labor camps, and deportations.

Related terms

Ottoman Empire: The empire responsible for carrying out the Armenian Genocide.

Young Turks: A political group within the Ottoman Empire that orchestrated much of the planning and execution of the genocide.

Deportations: The forced relocation of Armenians from their homes to remote areas, often resulting in their deaths due to harsh conditions and lack of resources.