pogrom
What is another word for pogrom? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — An organised riot or attack intended to persecute or massacre a particular ethnic or religious group, especially Jews.
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How to use pogrom
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
anti-Jewish pogrom
pogrom victims
survivors of the pogrom
a wave of pogroms
It is a serious, formal word used mainly in historical and political writing.
Etymology
English borrowed the word from Yiddish, which took it from Russian.
Full origin of pogrom →Frequently asked questions
What does pogrom mean?
A pogrom is a violent riot aimed at persecuting or massacring an ethnic or religious group, usually Jews.
Where does the word pogrom come from?
It came into English from Yiddish, which took it from Russian.
How do you pronounce pogrom?
In British English it is pronounced 'POG-rum', with the stress on the first syllable.
