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Slaughtering: meaning, definitions and examples

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slaughtering

 

[ หˆslษ”หtษ™หŒrษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

animal farming

Slaughtering refers to the process of killing animals for food. This practice is an integral part of the meat production industry, providing meat products for consumption. Ethical and humane slaughtering practices are important to ensure the welfare of animals. The word can also imply a large-scale killing, particularly in contexts related to war or mass conflict.

Synonyms

butchering, extermination, mass killing

Examples of usage

  • The farmers are responsible for slaughtering the cattle.
  • The organization advocates for humane slaughtering methods.
  • Slaughtering at a processing plant must adhere to strict regulations.
Context #2 | Noun

animal farming

Slaughtering, as a noun, refers to the act of killing animals for food. It can also describe the method or practice of butchering. Conversations about slaughtering often involve discussions on ethics, animal rights, and food safety. The term can also apply in a broader sense to describe large-scale killings in non-agricultural contexts.

Synonyms

butchery, killing, slaughter

Examples of usage

  • The slaughtering of livestock is regulated by law.
  • Concerns about the slaughtering practices are increasing among consumers.
  • Documentaries often explore the realities of slaughtering in industrial settings.

Translations

Translations of the word "slaughtering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abate

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคผเคคเฅเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlachtung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembantaian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฑะธะฒัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzeลบ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑ ๆฎบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abattage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ matanza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katliam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„์‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐุจุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ porรกลพka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zabitรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑ ๆ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรกtrun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพะนา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒŸแƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™tl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ matanza

Etymology

The term 'slaughter' has its roots in the Old English word 'slohtra,' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic *slaughtrล, meaning 'to slay, to kill.' The evolution of the word reflects a progression from general killing to a more specific meaning associated with the killing of animals for food. In Middle English, it was commonly spelled as 'slawter' or 'slaughter,' indicating a specific association with butchery. Over the centuries, the term has become more loaded with ethical implications as societal views on animal rights and humane treatment have evolved. Today, slaughtering not only refers to the act itself but also invites discussions surrounding the morals and practices of animal husbandry and meat production.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,431, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.