The violent eradication of an ethnic group's collective cultural identity as a distinctive people is called:​

A) ​ethnocide
B) ​genocide
C) ​diffusion
D) ​revolution

Ethnocide is the deliberate destruction of cultural expressions, including language, practices, beliefs, and identity, by a dominant group. This can result in the loss of a distinct ethnic group as a people. Genocide, on the other hand, involves the deliberate killing of members of an ethnic group. Diffusion refers to the spread of cultural traits from one society to another, often through contact and trade. Revolution involves a fundamental change in a society, often through the overthrow of a government or ruling system.