Nonvoluntary or forced cultural assimilation of a minority group by a government is termed __________.

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Ethnocide refers to the deliberate and systematic destruction of the culture of an ethnic group by a dominant group. This can occur through forced cultural assimilation by a government, which involves suppressing the language, customs, and traditions of the minority group. Genocide involves the intentional killing of members of a particular ethnic or cultural group, while the "melting pot" approach refers to a cultural assimilation process that is voluntary and not enforced by the government. Segregation entails the separation of different ethnic or racial groups in society.

Nonvoluntary or Forced Cultural Assimilation of a Minority Group by a Government