Meaning of the word purging in English

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

purging

US /ˈpɝː.dʒɪŋ/
UK /ˈpɜː.dʒɪŋ/

Noun

the act of getting rid of people from an organization because you do not agree with them :

Example:
He then announced a large-scale purging of the federal police.
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