Ethnic cleansing is a term used to describe the systematic forced removal or mass murder of people from a particular ethnic group, religion, or nationality. It often involves violence and intimidation against innocent civilians in order to create an environment where certain groups are no longer present or feel unsafe. The goal of ethnic cleansing is usually to establish dominance for one specific group over others by eliminating any opposition through the use of force, terror, and manipulation. This practice has been seen throughout history and continues to be a major issue in many parts of the world today.