WorldJuly 14, 2026
eradication
/ɪˌrædɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
The complete destruction, removal, or elimination of something, such as a concept, practice, or system.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'eradicare,' meaning 'to root out.' It combines the prefix 'ex-' (out) with 'radix' (root), referring to the process of pulling something up by the roots to ensure it is entirely gone.
In the news
In the article, the author argues that the state's long-term military occupation of the West Bank has led to the eradication of democratic norms within Israel. It emphasizes that the persistence of this policy is systematically destroying the foundational values of the nation.
The Price of Dismantling Our Democracy and the Ongoing Occupation
Read the full article ↗The Times of Israel