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euthanasia

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/ · UK /ˌjuːθəˈneɪziə/

euthanasia means: The deliberate ending of a person’s or animal’s life without pain, usually to stop severe suffering.

noun

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The deliberate ending of a person’s or animal’s life without pain, usually to stop severe suffering.

  • The vet discussed euthanasia with us.
  • The debate about euthanasia divided the group.
  • She wrote about voluntary euthanasia for people with terminal illnesses.

Similar words: mercy killing

Common phrases: voluntary euthanasia, animal euthanasia, euthanasia debate

Questions about euthanasia

What does euthanasia mean?

The deliberate ending of a person’s or animal’s life without pain, usually to stop severe suffering.

What is euthanasia in other languages?

Türkçe: ötanazi · Español: eutanasia · Français: euthanasie · Deutsch: Euthanasie · Italiano: eutanasia · 日本語: 安楽死

How do you pronounce euthanasia?

In American English /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/; in British English /ˌjuːθəˈneɪziə/.

How do you use euthanasia in a sentence?

The vet discussed euthanasia with us. The debate about euthanasia divided the group.

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