Pogrom

Borrowed from Russian погро́м (pogróm). First attested in the late 19th century, in more general use since the Russian pogroms of 1905.

• IPA^(key): /poˈɡʁoːm/

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• Hyphenation: Po‧grom

Pogrom n or m (strong, genitive Pogroms, plural Pogrome)

1. pogrom (organized riot against an ethnic or religious minority, especially Jews)

• Both genders have been in use alongside from the beginning. The masculine was once predominant, but in the 21st century the neuter seems to be establishing itself more and more.

• “Pogrom” in Duden online
• “Pogrom” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache