Pogrom

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German

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /poˈɡʁoːm/
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  • Hyphenation: Po‧grom

Noun

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

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

Usage notes

  • 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.

Declension

Further reading

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