"persecution" meaning in English

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          "text": "The group fled their country to escape persecution."
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          "text": "The persecutions of religious minorities have been well-documented."
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        "Persecution is the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their beliefs, race, or identity."
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