Meds Yeghern
UK/mɛdz jɛ.ˈɡɜ(ɹ)n/
Meds Yeghern proper noun: the Armenian genocide.
Proper noun
the Meds Yeghern (plural Medser Yeghernner)
- The Armenian genocide.
- While nothing can bring back those who were killed in the Meds Yeghern, the contributions that Armenians have made around the world over the last ninety-five years stand as a testament to the strength, tenacity and courage of the Armenian people.2010 April 24, Barack Obama, Statement of President Barack Obama on Armenian Remembrance Day
- Ninety four years ago, one of the great atrocities of the 20th century began. Each year, we pause to remember the 1.5 million Armenians who were subsequently massacred or marched to their death in the final days of the Ottoman Empire. The Meds Yeghern must live on in our memories, just as it lives...2009 April 24, Barack Obama, Statement of President Barack Obama on Armenian Remembrance Day
- Atrocities in the scale of such a genocide.
Forms of Meds Yeghern
| plural | Medser Yeghernner |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Medz Yeghern |
| alternative form | Mets Yeghern |
| alternative form | Metz Yeghern |
Origin of Meds Yeghern
From the Western Armenian pronunciation of Armenian Մեծ Եղեռն (Mec Eġeṙn, literally “Great Crime”).
Questions about Meds Yeghern
- What does Meds Yeghern mean?
- Meds Yeghern means the Armenian genocide.
- What part of speech is Meds Yeghern?
- Meds Yeghern is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Meds Yeghern?
- Meds Yeghern is pronounced /mɛdz jɛ.ˈɡɜ(ɹ)n/ (UK).
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