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blood diamond

[ bluhd dahy-muhnd, dahy-uh- ]

noun

  1. a diamond that is sold, often on the black market, to finance armed conflict in the region of origin:

    Many buyers are now refusing to purchase blood diamonds for ethical reasons.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of blood diamond1

First recorded in 1995–2000
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Example Sentences

A poor cog in the machine, she seemed to feel no more disgrace than a blood-diamond miner.

Then again, there are very few ways to prove that a diamond is not a blood diamond, so I am skeptical.

Investigators believe Taylor siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars out of Liberia —and engaged in the blood diamond trade.

Because, of course, as soon as she stops asking to get married, Ben rewards her with a proposal and the coveted blood diamond.

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