Teaching the Holocaust and other Genocides

Created in collaboration with the Holocaust & Human Rights Center, the NYS Education Department, and the NYS Archives Partnership Trust.

Glossary of Terms

This glossary of terms provides a detailed definition of words commonly found in the history and discussion of the Holocaust and related events. Where appropriate, a primary source illustrating a term has been provided. The terms in green text are hyperlinked to a selected primary source. Click the term to view the related visual.

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C-D P-Q-R

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H-I-J-K T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z

Created in collaboration with the Holocaust & Human Rights Center, the NYS Education Department, and the NYS Archives Partnership Trust.

Glossary of Terms

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