Meaning of the word defilement in English

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defilement

US /dɪˈfaɪl.mənt/
UK /dɪˈfaɪl.mənt/

Noun

1.

the action of spoiling something or someone so that that thing or person is less beautiful or pure:

Example:
People were furious at this defilement of the countryside.
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