persecution

1. N-COUNT Persecution is cruel and unfair treatment of a person or group, especially because of their religious or political beliefs, or their race. (尤指因宗教、政治信仰或種族而遭受的) 迫害

...the persecution of minorities. …對少數(shù)派的迫害。

...victims of political persecution. …政治迫害的受害者。