There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun persecution, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and ...

​persecute somebody (for something) to treat somebody in a cruel and unfair way, especially because of their race, religion or political beliefs.

to treat someone in a cruel and unfair way, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs.

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The only known use of the noun persecution-fancier is in the 1820s. OED's only evidence for persecution-fancier is from 1827, in the writing of Sydney Smith ...

unfair or cruel treatment over a long period of time because of race, religion, or political beliefs: They left the country out of fear of persecution.

a person who treats another person or group of people in a cruel and unfair way. The missionaries suffered death at the hands of their persecutors.

​a person who treats another person or group of people in a cruel and unfair way. The missionaries suffered death at the hands of their persecutors.

8 дней назад · The meaning of PERSECUTION is the act or practice of persecuting especially those who differ in origin, religion, or social outlook.