Meaning of the word obliteration in English

What does obliteration mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

obliteration

US /əˌblɪt̬.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /əˌblɪt̬.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the action of removing all signs of something, either by destroying it or by covering it so that it cannot be seen:

Example:
The war resulted in the obliteration of hundreds of towns.
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