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German
Etymology
From French euthanasie, from Ancient Greek εὐθανασίᾱ (euthanasíā).
Pronunciation
Noun
Euthanasie f (genitive Euthanasie, no plural)
- euthanasia (the practice of intentionally and painlessly killing a human being or animal for humane reasons, especially in order to end great suffering or poor quality of life)
Usage notes
- In German, Sterbehilfe is often used as a preferred synonym of Euthanasie, which was used as a euphemism of the systematic murder of disabled and sick people during the National Socialist period.
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