pogrom — meaning in English

English meaning

• pogrom noun An organised riot or attack intended to persecute or massacre a particular ethnic or religious group, especially Jews.
• slaughter noun The killing of animals for food.
• whitewash noun A cheap white paint made from lime or chalk mixed with water, used to coat walls and fences.

Senses

pogrom is used for these senses in English:

• pogrom A riot aimed at persecution or massacre of a particular ethnic or religious group, usually Jews.
• slaughter A massacre; the killing of a large number of people.
• slaughter A rout or decisive defeat.

slaughter — full definition

1. noun The killing of animals for food.
2. noun The brutal killing of many people; a massacre.
3. verb To kill animals for food, typically on a large scale.
4. verb To kill a large number of people brutally.

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