Eliminati

Eliminati is the masculine plural form of eliminato, a word in Italian that functions as both an adjective and a noun. It literally means “the eliminated” and is used to refer to people who have been removed, killed, or otherwise rendered powerless within a group, contest, or conflict. The term appears in everyday Italian as well as in more specialized contexts such as journalism and history.

In journalism and crime reporting, eliminati is often used to describe victims or targets of violence. It can appear in headlines or narrative passages to convey finality or decisiveness without naming individuals or organizations explicitly, depending on the tone and the source.

In fiction and popular culture, eliminati may appear as a label or name for a group, faction, or operation, providing a sense of menace or efficiency. Its use is typically metaphorical or stylized rather than documentary.

Etymology and related terms: eliminato comes from eliminare, “to eliminate.” Related forms include eliminazione (“elimination”), eliminatore (“eliminator”), and the feminine plural eliminate. In translations, eliminati is often rendered as “the eliminated.”