Pogrom: meaning, definitions and examples
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pogrom
[ หpษษกrษm ]
historical event
A pogrom refers to a violent riot aimed at the massacre or persecution of an ethnic or religious group, particularly Jews in Eastern Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These events were often characterized by mob violence, looting, and destruction of property, and they were often tacitly or overtly supported by local authorities. The term has since come to be associated with any organized and violent attack directed toward a minority group. Pogroms not only resulted in significant loss of life but also led to mass migrations as survivors fled for safety.
Synonyms
attack, bloodbath, massacre, persecution, riot
Examples of usage
- The pogrom in Kishinev shocked the world.
- Historical accounts detail numerous pogroms across Europe.
- Survivors of the pogrom sought refuge elsewhere.
- Violence erupted in a pogrom against the local Jewish community.
Translations
Translations of the word "pogrom" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pogrom
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเฅเคฐเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Pogrom
๐ฎ๐ฉ pogrom
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะณัะพะผ
๐ต๐ฑ pogrom
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฐใญใ
๐ซ๐ท pogrom
๐ช๐ธ pogromo
๐น๐ท pogrom
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๊ทธ๋กฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฌุฒุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pogrom
๐ธ๐ฐ pogrom
๐จ๐ณ ๅคงๅฑ ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ pogrom
๐ฎ๐ธ pรณgrom
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะพะณัะพะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pogrom
๐ฒ๐ฝ pogromo
Word origin
The term 'pogrom' is derived from the Russian word 'ะฟะพะณัะพะผ', which means 'to destroy, to demolish'. The use of the word first became common during the anti-Jewish riots in the Russian Empire in the late 19th century, where these violent attacks on Jewish communities resulted in significant fatalities and displacements. Pogroms were often fueled by political and social unrest, scapegoating of Jews for various social and economic problems, and were sometimes provoked or allowed by government authorities. The phenomenon was not limited to Russia, as similar incidents have occurred in many parts of Europe and beyond. The historical context of the word highlights ongoing issues of persecution and minority rights, as reflected in its use today.