noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
purge; political purge
Refers to the removal of people from an organization or government, often for political reasons. Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive verb.
独裁者は政敵を粛清した。
The dictator purged his political opponents.
党内で大規模な粛
A large-scale purge was carried out within the party.