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Why is it called The Holocaust when holocaust means burnt offering?

That tragedy was not a burnt offering. 

Why not use Shoan (devastation,  destruction)
Yom Hashoah (Day of Destruction)?

Posted - May 4
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  • 9957
    https://www.britannica.com/story/what-is-the-origin-of-the-term-holocaust
      May 6, 2024 10:07 AM MDT
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  • 1399
    Could've just said "Britannica is your friend!"
      May 6, 2024 10:48 AM MDT
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  • 32790
    I know some Jewish people who don't like the term because of its Hebrew meaning and call it Shoan.  Personally, when I heard the meaning it hurt my heart and offended me (which I do not do easily)  because my God (same G~d as in Judism) does not except humans as an offering burnt or otherwise.  
      May 6, 2024 11:28 AM MDT
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