Meaning
Persecuted means to be treated cruelly, unfairly, or harassed over a long time because of race, religion, political views, or sexual orientation.
to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs, or to annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone:
- Religious minorities were persecuted and massacred during the ten-year regime.
- His latest film is about the experience of being persecuted for being gay.
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