Pogrom: meaning, definitions and examples

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pogrom

 

[ หˆpษ’ษกrษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pogrom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฐเฅ‹เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pogrom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pogrom

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณั€ะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pogrom

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฐใƒญใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pogrom

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pogromo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pogrom

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๊ทธ๋กฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุฒุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pogrom

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pogrom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคงๅฑ ๆ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogrom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรณgrom

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะณั€ะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pogrom

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pogromo

Word origin

The term 'pogrom' is derived from the Russian word 'ะฟะพะณั€ะพะผ', 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,687 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.